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Overview |
JCU | Marietta College | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #500 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
JCU | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
JCU | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 30% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 1,198 students)
JCU vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Marietta College?
- John Carroll University is 23.1% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at JCU than Marietta College ($45,490.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than JCU ($22,895 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 10.5% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($11,946 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Marietta College ($30,415 vs. $28,786)
JCU vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 27 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming JCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Marietta College (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $51,900)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/