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Miami Michigan Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University Georgia| Marietta College | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 74% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marietta College | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marietta College | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Ohio State?
- Marietta College is 220.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Marietta College than Ohio State University ($36,956.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Marietta College ($19,582 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 17.2% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($11,946 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Ohio State University (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 161.9% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($28,786 vs. $10,993)
Marietta College vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 195 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Marietta College vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Marietta College (80% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/