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Overview |
Toccoa Falls College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Toccoa Falls, GA | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,046 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #877 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tfc.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Toccoa Falls College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,350 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,350 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,600 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,609 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,240 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Toccoa Falls College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,066 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Toccoa Falls College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Toccoa Falls College | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Toccoa Falls College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Toccoa Falls College | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Toccoa Falls 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
- Toccoa Falls College is larger than than Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,046 students vs. 1,032 students)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Toccoa Falls College or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Toccoa Falls College for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at Mars Hill University than Toccoa Falls College ($36,557.00 vs. $22,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Toccoa Falls College ($17,721 vs. $20,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Toccoa Falls College are 16.3% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($8,600 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Toccoa Falls College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 118.4% larger than aid received Toccoa Falls College ($28,916 vs. $13,240)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Toccoa Falls 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 Toccoa Falls College .
- The average SAT score at Toccoa Falls College (997) is 85 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Toccoa Falls College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Toccoa Falls College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at Mars Hill University (3.5)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Toccoa Falls College (68%)
Toccoa Falls College vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Toccoa Falls 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 Toccoa Falls College.
- The graduation rate at Toccoa Falls College is higher than Mars Hill University (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Mars Hill University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Toccoa Falls College graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $29,900)
- Toccoa Falls College students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mars Hill University graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Toccoa Falls College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Mars Hill University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Toccoa Falls College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/