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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 | Centra College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Marietta College | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marietta College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marietta College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (1,198 students vs. 227 students)
Marietta College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Centra College?
- Marietta College is 300% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 300% higher at Marietta College than Centra College ($36,956.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Centra College ($22,895 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 27% lower than costs at Marietta College ($9,406 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 343.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($28,786 vs. $6,495)
Marietta College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Marietta College .
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Centra College (40%)
Marietta College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Centra 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 Centra College and Marietta College.
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/