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Overview |
Marietta College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,752 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,752 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,333 | $18,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,049 | $8,992 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 78% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,516 | 2,240 | ||
| Admitted | 1,978 | 2,125 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1295 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marietta College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (1,171 students vs. 838 students)
Marietta College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Marietta College is 158.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Marietta College than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($37,752.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Marietta College ($18,239 vs. $21,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 7.2% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($12,544 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Penn State Worthington Scranton (88% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 245.3% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($31,049 vs. $8,992)
Marietta College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 145 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Marietta College (78.6%)
Marietta College vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $3,400 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $51,900)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton 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/