Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Purdue Calumet BSU DePaul WVU Otterbein University Ohio University University of Mount Union IU Miami Ohio State ONU IUPUI| Indiana University Northwest | Marietta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
IU Northwest | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | marietta.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
IU Northwest | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $36,956 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 85% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Marietta College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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 |
Academics |
IU Northwest | Marietta College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Marietta College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 25% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Marietta College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 97% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Marietta College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Northwest is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (3,198 students vs. 1,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 408.1% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Marietta College than Indiana University Northwest ($36,956.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Marietta College ($6,553 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 26.9% lower than costs at Marietta College ($9,412 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Indiana University Northwest (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 228.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($28,786 vs. $8,754)
IU Northwest vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 172 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Indiana University Northwest (51% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $12,400 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $39,500)
- Indiana University Northwest students graduate with a $1,970 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($25,030 vs. $27,000)
- IU Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/