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Overview |
Marietta College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 80% |
Admission |
Marietta College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marietta College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Marietta College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marietta College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (1,198 students vs. 172 students)
Marietta College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at PAFA than Marietta College ($40,500.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than PAFA ($22,895 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 46.6% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($11,946 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (85% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 78.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($28,786 vs. $16,087)
Marietta College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Marietta College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Marietta College (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $29,900 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA 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/