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Overview |
JC | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Jamestown, ND | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,242 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jc.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
JC | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,950 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,022 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
JC | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,017 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 936 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 940/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
JC | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JC | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
JC | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
JC | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JC | Marietta 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
- Jamestown College is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (1,242 students vs. 1,198 students)
JC vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JC or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 57.9% more expensive to attend than JC for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Marietta College than Jamestown College ($36,956.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jamestown College than Marietta College ($19,950 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jamestown College are 39.6% lower than costs at Marietta College ($8,560 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jamestown College than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 69.1% larger than aid received Jamestown College ($28,786 vs. $17,022)
JC vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JC or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or JC .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 56 points higher than at JC (1044)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at JC (23)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at JC (3.25)
- JC has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
JC vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JC 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 JC.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Jamestown College (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $4,100 more per year than JC graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $47,800)
- Jamestown College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- JC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More JC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/