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Overview |
Villa | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | villa.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Villa | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,930 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,930 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,620 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,576 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,558 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Villa | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 500 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 391 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 |
Villa | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Villa | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Villa | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Villa | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Villa | Mars Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Villa based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 465 students)
Villa vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Villa or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 41% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Mars Hill University than Villa Maria College ($36,557.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than Mars Hill University ($14,576 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 16.1% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,620 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Villa Maria College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 64.7% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($28,916 vs. $17,558)
Villa vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Villa 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 Villa .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Villa (2.87)
- Villa has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Villa vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Villa 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 Villa.
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa 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/