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Old Dominion WVU Otterbein University Ohio University BC University of Mount Union Regent University Miami Methodist Ohio State ONU JMU| Marietta College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | VWC | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Marietta College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or VWC?
- Marietta College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Marietta College than Virginia Wesleyan College ($36,956.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than VWC ($22,895 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 7.9% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,070 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($28,786 vs. $27,568)
Marietta College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 118 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than VWC (81.4%)
Marietta College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or VWC? 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 VWC and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $10,200 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Marietta College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Marietta College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/