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Overview |
PSC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
PSC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
PSC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
PSC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 36% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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 PSC based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 209.7% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.7% higher at Mars Hill University than Philander Smith College ($36,557.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Philander Smith College than Mars Hill University ($15,634 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Philander Smith College are 21.3% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,250 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Philander Smith College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 180.3% larger than aid received Philander Smith College ($28,916 vs. $10,317)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC 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 PSC .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Philander Smith College (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $5,500 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $26,800)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/