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Overview |
Marietta College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 97% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marietta College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Wilkes than Marietta College ($39,134.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Wilkes ($22,895 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 32.7% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($11,946 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Marietta College (97% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Marietta College ($29,441 vs. $28,786)
Marietta College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 47 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Wilkes is higher than Marietta College (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $51,900)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes 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/