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Overview |
Marietta College | Xavier | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Marietta College | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Xavier than Marietta College ($44,770.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Xavier ($22,895 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 15.7% lower than costs at Xavier University ($11,946 vs. $13,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Xavier University ($28,786 vs. $27,897)
Marietta College vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 11 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Marietta College (77% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $51,900)
- Xavier University and Marietta College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University 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 Xavier students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/