Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Coker Wingate University Tennessee Wesleyan College ASU Catawba College Montreat College NC State Erskine College| The Sage Colleges | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
The Sage Colleges | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Troy, NY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,159 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sage.edu | mhc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
The Sage Colleges | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,851 | $36,557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,851 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,543 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,456 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,982 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
The Sage Colleges | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
The Sage Colleges | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
The Sage Colleges | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
The Sage Colleges | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
The Sage Colleges | Mars Hill University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 86% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 36% | ||
Campus |
The Sage Colleges | 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
- The Sage Colleges is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,159 students vs. 1,032 students)
The Sage Colleges vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The Sage Colleges or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 8% more expensive to attend than The Sage Colleges for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Mars Hill University than The Sage Colleges ($36,557.00 vs. $33,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than The Sage Colleges ($17,721 vs. $22,456)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 35.4% lower than costs at The Sage Colleges ($10,004 vs. $13,543)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Sage Colleges than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 3.3% larger than aid received The Sage Colleges ($28,916 vs. $27,982)
The Sage Colleges vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at The Sage Colleges (3.3)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than The Sage Colleges (73.6%)
The Sage Colleges vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The Sage Colleges 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 The Sage Colleges.
- The graduation rate at The Sage Colleges is higher than Mars Hill University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from The Sage Colleges earn on average $10,800 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $32,300)
- The Sage Colleges students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- The Sage Colleges graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More The Sage Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/