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Overview |
Mars Hill University | TC | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 61% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.9 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | TC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 68% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | TC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mars Hill University is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 642 students)
Mars Hill University vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or TC?
- Mars Hill University is 345.4% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 345.4% higher at Mars Hill University than Texas College ($36,557.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than Mars Hill University ($11,174 vs. $17,721)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 19.1% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,400 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Texas College (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 181.7% larger than aid received Texas College ($28,916 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or Mars Hill University .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at TC (2.9)
Mars Hill University vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or TC? 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 TC and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Texas College (38% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $4,500 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $27,800)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/