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WVU Otterbein University Ohio University University of Mount Union LHU Miami Temple Ohio State ONU University of Dayton Penn State VSU| Marietta College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 69% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Marietta College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marietta College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Penn 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Penn College?
- Marietta College is 139.2% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at Marietta College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($36,956.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Penn College ($22,895 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 1.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,946 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (85% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 296.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($28,786 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Marietta College .
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Marietta College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Penn 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 Penn College and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn 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/