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WVU Otterbein University Ohio University University of Mount Union Miami Ohio State ONU University of Dayton Wittenberg University LEC| Marietta College | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | BBC | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marietta College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marietta College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | BBC | ||
| 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
- Marietta College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,198 students vs. 552 students)
Marietta College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or BBC?
- Marietta College is 24.4% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Marietta College than Clarks Summit University ($36,956.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Marietta College ($16,176 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 63.6% lower than costs at Marietta College ($7,300 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 45.5% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($28,786 vs. $19,782)
Marietta College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Marietta College .
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at BBC (3.31)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than BBC (65.2%)
Marietta College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or BBC? 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 BBC and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Clarks Summit University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $18,100 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/