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Overview |
Marietta College | SU | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marietta College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 13% |
Students |
Marietta College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or SU?
- Marietta College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Marietta College than Shenandoah University ($36,956.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than SU ($22,895 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 6.4% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,230 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 22.7% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,786 vs. $23,467)
Marietta College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 95 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SU (80.4%)
Marietta College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or SU? 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 SU and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Shenandoah University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $3,600 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/