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Overview |
Marietta College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Abington, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 3,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,752 | $14,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,752 | $24,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,912 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,333 | $17,561 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,049 | $9,516 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 70% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,516 | 6,575 | ||
| Admitted | 1,978 | 6,051 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 92% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1295 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Abington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Penn State Abington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| 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 Abington | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marietta College | Penn State Abington | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Penn State Abington | ||
| 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
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (3,095 students vs. 1,171 students)
Marietta College vs. Penn State Abington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Penn State Abington?
- Marietta College is 157.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Marietta College than Penn State Abington ($37,752.00 vs. $24,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Marietta College ($17,561 vs. $21,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 5.3% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,912 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Penn State Abington (88% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 226.3% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($31,049 vs. $9,516)
Marietta College vs. Penn State Abington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Penn State Abington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Abington or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 125 points higher than at Penn State Abington (975)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Abington (22)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Marietta College (78.6%)
Marietta College vs. Penn State Abington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Penn State Abington? 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 Abington and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Penn State Abington (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $3,400 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,900)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington 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 Abington 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/