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Overview |
Eastern | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Eastern | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Eastern | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,198 students)
Eastern vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 287.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.5% higher at Marietta College than Eastern Kentucky University ($36,956.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Marietta College ($10,806 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 15.3% lower than costs at Marietta College ($10,360 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Marietta College (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 172% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($28,786 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 72 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern 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/