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Overview |
Marietta College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 0% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Marietta College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $315 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Marietta College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marietta College is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (1,198 students vs. 569 students)
Marietta College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Marietta College is 541.6% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 541.6% higher at Marietta College than Potomac College Herndon ($36,956.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 5.2% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,360 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Potomac College Herndon (85% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($28,786 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Marietta College .
Marietta College vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Potomac College Herndon (51% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $500 more per year than Potomac College-Herndon graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $51,400)
- Marietta College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,500)
- Marietta College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($279 vs. $315)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/