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WVU Otterbein University Ohio University Memphis University of Mount Union Miami Ohio State ONU University of Dayton Wittenberg University LEC| Marietta College | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | CBU | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,752 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,752 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,333 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,049 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,516 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,978 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1295 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Marietta College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (2,043 students vs. 1,171 students)
Marietta College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or CBU?
- Marietta College is 1.2% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Marietta College than Christian Brothers University ($37,752.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Marietta College ($17,068 vs. $21,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 16.9% lower than costs at Marietta College ($10,731 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Marietta College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($31,049 vs. $29,076)
Marietta College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 5 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Marietta College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Marietta College (78.6%)
Marietta College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or CBU? 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 CBU and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Marietta College (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $1,300 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University and Marietta College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers 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 CBU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/