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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn Ferris State University| Western Michigan University | Marietta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
WMU | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
WMU | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 30% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Marietta College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 1,198 students)
WMU vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 154.5% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.6% higher at Marietta College than Western Michigan University ($36,956.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Marietta College ($20,030 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 7.6% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,102 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Michigan University than Marietta College (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 322.5% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($28,786 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 70 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
WMU vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Marietta College (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $3,000 more per year than WMU graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/