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Overview |
Cedarville University | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,960 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #312 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,498 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,498 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,462 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,637 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,435 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,526 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1380 | 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 |
Cedarville University | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | 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
- Cedarville University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (4,960 students vs. 1,198 students)
Cedarville University vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Marietta College than Cedarville University ($36,956.00 vs. $34,498.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Cedarville University ($22,895 vs. $25,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 42.2% lower than costs at Marietta College ($8,400 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 46.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($28,786 vs. $19,637)
Cedarville University vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Cedarville University (1169) is 69 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Cedarville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Cedarville University (64.9%)
Cedarville University vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University 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 Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Cedarville University is higher than Marietta College (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/