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Overview |
Trinity College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 1,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,860 | $37,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,860 | $37,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,860 | $10,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,704 | $19,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,814 | $28,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,114 | 1,393 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 1,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 77.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $279 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Trinity College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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
- Trinity Washington University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,865 students vs. 1,049 students)
Trinity College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 44.1% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($37,270.00 vs. $25,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at Mars Hill University than Trinity Washington University ($37,270.00 vs. $25,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Mars Hill University ($12,704 vs. $19,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 16% lower than costs at Trinity Washington University ($10,228 vs. $11,860)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University as Mars Hill University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 32.5% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($28,914 vs. $21,814)
Trinity College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity 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 Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Mars Hill University (77.9%)
Trinity College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Mars Hill University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Trinity Washington University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $4,649 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,649)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/