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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mars Hill University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at Willamette University than Mars Hill University ($45,000.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Willamette University ($17,721 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 43.3% lower than costs at Willamette University ($10,004 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Willamette University ($28,916 vs. $27,700)
Mars Hill University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 316 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Mars Hill University (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $32,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/