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Overview |
Marietta College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #471 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,752 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,752 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,333 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,049 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,516 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 1,978 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1295 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Marietta College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marietta College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 1,171 students)
Marietta College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $37,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Arcadia than Marietta College ($47,590.00 vs. $37,752.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Arcadia ($21,333 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 29.5% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,544 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Marietta College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Marietta College ($34,234 vs. $31,049)
Marietta College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 4 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Marietta College (78.6%)
Marietta College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Marietta College (62% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Marietta College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and Marietta College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/