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Overview |
Marietta College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Marietta College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Marietta College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Emory and Henry College?
- Marietta College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Emory and Henry College for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Marietta College than Emory and Henry College ($36,956.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than Marietta College ($20,834 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 15.5% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,946 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Marietta College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 9.9% larger than aid received Marietta College ($31,643 vs. $28,786)
Marietta College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 120 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Marietta College (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $43,700)
- Emory and Henry College and Marietta College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Emory and Henry College and Marietta College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/