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Overview |
Mars Hill University | Tusculum College | ||
| Location | Mars Hill, NC | Greeneville, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,032 | 1,303 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1004 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mhc.edu | tusculum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mars Hill University | Tusculum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,557 | $26,558 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,557 | $26,558 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,004 | $10,042 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,721 | $20,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,916 | $22,630 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mars Hill University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 1,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,185 | 1,110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mars Hill University | Tusculum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mars Hill University | Tusculum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mars Hill University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Mars Hill University | Tusculum College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Mars Hill University | Tusculum College | ||
| 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
- Tusculum College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,303 students vs. 1,032 students)
Mars Hill University vs. Tusculum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mars Hill University or Tusculum College?
- Mars Hill University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Tusculum College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Tusculum College ($36,557.00 vs. $26,558.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Tusculum College ($17,721 vs. $20,414)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 0.4% lower than costs at Tusculum College ($10,004 vs. $10,042)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tusculum College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 27.8% larger than aid received Tusculum College ($28,916 vs. $22,630)
Mars Hill University vs. Tusculum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mars Hill University or Tusculum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tusculum College or Mars Hill University .
- The average SAT score at Tusculum College (960) is 48 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Tusculum College 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 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tusculum College (3.18)
- Tusculum College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Mars Hill University vs. Tusculum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mars Hill University or Tusculum College? 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 Tusculum College and Mars Hill University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is the same as at Tusculum College (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tusculum College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $32,300)
- Tusculum College and Mars Hill University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tusculum College and Mars Hill University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tusculum College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/