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Overview |
Mars Hill University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Mars Hill University is 365.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Mars Hill University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($36,557.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Mars Hill University ($9,529 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 16.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,004 vs. $11,676)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 227.5% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,916 vs. $8,830)
Mars Hill University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (982) is 70 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming West Virginia University Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Mars Hill University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (38% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $18,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $32,300)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/