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Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise Liberty University CNU WVU| Marietta College | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | RU | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Marietta College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marietta College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or RU?
- Marietta College is 353.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at Marietta College than Radford University ($36,956.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Marietta College ($17,105 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 13.1% lower than costs at Marietta College ($10,567 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Marietta College (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 195.8% larger than aid received Radford University ($28,786 vs. $9,733)
Marietta College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Marietta College .
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or RU? 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 RU and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Marietta College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $4,500 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/