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Overview |
Marietta College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marietta College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Carson-Newman College?
- Marietta College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Marietta College than Carson Newman College ($36,956.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Marietta College ($20,111 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 18.3% lower than costs at Marietta College ($10,097 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($28,786 vs. $24,697)
Marietta College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 61 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Marietta College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Carson Newman College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/