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GS KSU Georgia Southwestern Albany State University Clayton State University Georgia State ASU Columbus State Georgia ABAC Savannah State University University of West Georgia| Valdosta State University | Mars Hill University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
VSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
VSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
VSU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 1,032 students)
VSU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 736.4% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137% higher at Mars Hill University than Valdosta State University ($36,557.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Mars Hill University ($12,836 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 12.1% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,922 vs. $10,004)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University as Mars Hill University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 192.8% larger than aid received Valdosta State University ($28,916 vs. $9,875)
VSU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Valdosta State University (993) is 81 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming VSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
VSU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Mars Hill University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Valdosta State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $32,300)
- Valdosta State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VSU 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 VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/