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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Oaks College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,068 students vs. 1,032 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 218.4% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Pacific Oaks College ($36,557.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 85.3% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($10,004 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Pacific Oaks College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($28,916 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College .
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from Pacific Oaks College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $32,300)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $6,033 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($20,967 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/