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Overview |
Marietta College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,752 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,752 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,333 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,049 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 36% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,516 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 1,978 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1295 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marietta College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 1,171 students)
Marietta College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Penn State?
- Marietta College is 91.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Penn State than Marietta College ($39,626.00 vs. $37,752.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Penn State ($21,333 vs. $27,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 3.9% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,544 vs. $13,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Penn State Main Campus (88% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 168.2% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($31,049 vs. $11,577)
Marietta College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 102 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Marietta College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Penn 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 Penn State and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Marietta College (87% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $3,400 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,900)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State 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/