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Overview |
Paul Smith's College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Paul Smiths, NY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 686 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paulsmiths.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paul Smith's College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,012 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,012 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,056 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,545 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Paul Smith's College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 955 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 811 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Paul Smith's College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paul Smith's College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paul Smith's College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Paul Smith's College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Paul Smith's College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 686 students)
Paul Smith's College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paul Smith's College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at Mars Hill University than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($36,557.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Paul Smith's College ($17,721 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 55.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($10,004 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($28,916 vs. $24,545)
Paul Smith's College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Paul Smith's College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science earn on average $4,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,300)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/