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Overview |
Methodist | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Methodist | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Methodist | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Methodist | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Marietta College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Methodist University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,198 students)
Methodist vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Marietta College?
- Methodist University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Methodist than Marietta College ($37,438.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Methodist ($22,895 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 7.4% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,946 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Marietta College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 13.5% larger than aid received Methodist University ($28,786 vs. $25,361)
Methodist vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 145 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist or Marietta College? 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 Marietta College and Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Methodist University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $43,700)
- Marietta College and Methodist graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marietta College and Methodist 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 Methodist students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/