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Overview |
Marietta College | Ship | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 91% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Marietta College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marietta College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Ship?
- Marietta College is 286.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.8% higher at Marietta College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($36,956.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Marietta College ($21,462 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 3.5% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,538 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Marietta College (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 279.1% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($28,786 vs. $7,593)
Marietta College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 121 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Ship? 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 Ship and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Marietta College (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship 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 Ship students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/