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Overview |
WWU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
WWU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WWU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $279 |
Diversity |
WWU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 3% |
Students |
WWU | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WWU | 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
- William Woods University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,032 students)
WWU vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 38% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Mars Hill University than William Woods University ($36,557.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than WWU ($17,721 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 4.5% lower than costs at William Woods University ($10,004 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than William Woods University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 41.5% larger than aid received William Woods University ($28,916 vs. $20,431)
WWU vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU 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 WWU .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 123 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming WWU 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 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than WWU (61.5%)
WWU vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Mars Hill University (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $32,300)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/