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Alma College Liberty University Carson-Newman College UTC Tennessee ETSU Sewanee Wofford College WMU| Olivet College | Maryville College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC Comets | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,069 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $36,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $36,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $12,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $21,583 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $30,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 2,361 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 1,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 930/1120 | ||
| 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 |
OC Comets | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
OC Comets | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 26% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | Maryville College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Maryville College is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,069 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 16.5% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Maryville College than Olivet College ($36,880.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Maryville College ($21,394 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 12.2% lower than costs at Maryville College ($11,242 vs. $12,616)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Olivet College ($30,782 vs. $23,361)
OC Comets vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 121 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
OC Comets vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets or Maryville 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 Maryville College and OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Olivet College (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $200 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $39,300)
- Maryville College and OC Comets graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Maryville College and OC Comets graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/