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Overview |
Menlo | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Atherton, CA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 800 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | menlo.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Menlo | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,260 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,260 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,151 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,632 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Menlo | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,357 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,072 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Menlo | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Menlo | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,062 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
Menlo | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Menlo | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Menlo | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 800 students)
Menlo vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Menlo or Mars Hill University?
- Menlo College is 32% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Menlo than Mars Hill University ($48,260.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Menlo ($17,721 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 62.4% lower than costs at Menlo College ($10,004 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($34,632 vs. $28,916)
Menlo vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Menlo or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or Menlo .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 106 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Menlo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Menlo (3.3)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Menlo vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Menlo or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and Menlo.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Menlo College (38% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $21,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $32,300)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $5,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $27,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/