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Overview |
Ashland College | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Ashland, OH | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,174 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #480 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ashland.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ashland College | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,440 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,342 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,290 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Ashland College | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,565 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,276 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1073/1250 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Ashland College | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ashland College | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ashland College | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Ashland College | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Ashland College | Marietta College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ashland University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (4,174 students vs. 1,198 students)
Ashland College vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ashland College or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 60.7% more expensive to attend than Ashland College for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at Marietta College than Ashland University ($36,956.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ashland University than Marietta College ($20,342 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ashland University are 4.4% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,440 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ashland University than Marietta College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 57.4% larger than aid received Ashland University ($28,786 vs. $18,290)
Ashland College vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ashland College or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Ashland College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 55 points higher than at Ashland College (1045)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ashland College (23)
- Accepted freshman Ashland College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Ashland College (71.8%)
Ashland College vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ashland College or Marietta 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 Marietta College and Ashland College.
- The graduation rate at Ashland College is higher than Marietta College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $11,500 more per year than Ashland College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $40,400)
- Ashland University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- Ashland College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ashland College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/