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Overview |
Pitzer | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Pitzer | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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
- Pitzer College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,212 students vs. 1,032 students)
Pitzer vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Mars Hill University?
- Pitzer College is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Pitzer than Mars Hill University ($60,282.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Pitzer ($17,721 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 98.5% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($10,004 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Pitzer College (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 36.9% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($39,594 vs. $28,916)
Pitzer vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer 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 Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Mars Hill University (81% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $32,300)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/