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Overview |
Thomas College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | 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
- Thomas College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,737 students vs. 1,032 students)
Thomas College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Thomas College ($36,557.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Thomas College ($17,721 vs. $22,070)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 19.9% lower than costs at Thomas College ($10,004 vs. $11,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 39.5% larger than aid received Thomas College ($28,916 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College 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 Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Thomas College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas College 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than Mars Hill University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and Thomas College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/