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Overview |
Spalding | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,532 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,539 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,307 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Spalding | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 720 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 703 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | |||
| 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 |
Spalding | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Spalding | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | 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
- Spalding University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,532 students vs. 1,032 students)
Spalding vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Mars Hill University than Spalding University ($36,557.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Spalding ($17,721 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 20.5% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,300 vs. $10,004)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spalding University as Mars Hill University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 77.3% larger than aid received Spalding University ($28,916 vs. $16,307)
Spalding vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding 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 Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 58 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Spalding students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Spalding vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding 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 Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than Mars Hill University (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $32,300)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Spalding graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/