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Overview |
Thomas More | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Crestview Hills, KY | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,958 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #688 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomasmore.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas More | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,060 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,060 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,014 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,962 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,834 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Thomas More | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,919 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 2,751 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1005/1256 | |||
| 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 |
Thomas More | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas More | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas More | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Thomas More | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Thomas More | 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
- Thomas More University is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,958 students vs. 1,032 students)
Thomas More vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas More or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Thomas More for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Mars Hill University than Thomas More University ($36,557.00 vs. $34,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Thomas More ($17,721 vs. $21,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 0.1% lower than costs at Thomas More University ($10,004 vs. $10,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas More University than Mars Hill University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Thomas More University ($28,916 vs. $23,834)
Thomas More vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas More 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 More .
- The average SAT score at Thomas More University (1016) is 104 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Thomas More 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 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Thomas More (3.35)
- Thomas More has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
Thomas More vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas More 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 More.
- The graduation rate at Thomas More is higher than Mars Hill University (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Thomas More University earn on average $22,200 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and Thomas More graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and Thomas More graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Thomas More graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/