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Overview |
Tabor | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Tabor | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Tabor | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tabor | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Tabor | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | 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
- Mars Hill University is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (1,032 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Tabor for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $35,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Tabor College ($36,557.00 vs. $35,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Tabor ($17,721 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 7.6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,300 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Tabor College ($28,916 vs. $27,113)
Tabor vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor 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 Tabor .
- The average SAT score at Tabor College (1007) is 95 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Tabor students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than Mars Hill University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $32,300)
- Tabor College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tabor graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/