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Overview |
Marietta College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marietta College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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
- Cedar Crest College is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (1,324 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Marietta College ($43,043.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Cedar Crest College ($22,895 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 6.5% lower than costs at Cedar Crest College ($11,946 vs. $12,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 12.6% larger than aid received Marietta College ($32,415 vs. $28,786)
Marietta College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 132 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Cedar Crest College (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $47,800)
- Marietta College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Marietta College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/