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Overview |
Marietta College | PC | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Marietta College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marietta College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | PC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at PC than Marietta College ($38,990.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Marietta College ($21,571 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 5.7% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,300 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 19.4% larger than aid received Marietta College ($34,379 vs. $28,786)
Marietta College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 18 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Marietta College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC 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 PC (59.4%)
Marietta College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or PC? 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 PC and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Marietta College (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $4,200 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/