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Coker Wingate University Tennessee Wesleyan College ASU Catawba College Montreat College NC State Erskine College| University of the Southwest | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USW | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Hobbs, NM | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,066 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usw.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
USW | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,000 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,000 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,533 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,365 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USW | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.63 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
USW | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USW | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
USW | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 47% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 3% |
Students |
USW | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 36% | ||
Campus |
USW | 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
- University of the Southwest is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,066 students vs. 1,032 students)
USW vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USW or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 115% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115% higher at Mars Hill University than University of the Southwest ($36,557.00 vs. $17,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than USW ($17,721 vs. $20,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 12.3% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,910 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Southwest than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 245.7% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($28,916 vs. $8,365)
Which college is harder to get into, USW 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 USW .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at USW (2.63)
USW vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USW 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 USW.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than University of the Southwest (38% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from University of the Southwest earn on average $13,400 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $32,300)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- USW graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/