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Overview |
Mars Hill University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or WVSU?
- Mars Hill University is 350.1% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.7% higher at Mars Hill University than West Virginia State University ($36,557.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Mars Hill University ($11,684 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 22.1% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,004 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 205% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($28,916 vs. $9,482)
Mars Hill University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia State University (927) is 15 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Mars Hill University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or WVSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WVSU and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than West Virginia State University (38% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from West Virginia State University earn on average $400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($32,700 vs. $32,300)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/