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Overview |
Wells | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Aurora, NY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 357 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wells.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wells | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,362 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,362 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,601 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,212 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wells | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,534 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 1,345 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Wells | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wells | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wells | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Wells | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Wells | 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Wells based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 357 students)
Wells vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wells or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 13% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Mars Hill University than Wells College ($36,557.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Wells ($17,721 vs. $20,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 47.9% lower than costs at Wells College ($10,004 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Wells College ($28,916 vs. $28,212)
Wells vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wells 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 Wells .
- The average SAT score at Wells College (1011) is 99 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Wells students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Wells vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wells 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 Wells.
- The graduation rate at Wells is higher than Mars Hill University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wells College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and Wells graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and Wells graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wells 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/