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Overview |
Valpo | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Valpo | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Valpo | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Marietta 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,198 students)
Valpo vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Marietta College?
- Valparaiso University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Valpo than Marietta College ($43,400.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Marietta College ($22,755 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 10.3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,946 vs. $13,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 20.6% larger than aid received Marietta College ($34,706 vs. $28,786)
Valpo vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 59 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Valpo vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Marietta College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $51,900)
- Marietta College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marietta College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/