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WVU Otterbein University Ohio University University of Mount Union Miami Ohio State ONU AU University of Dayton Wittenberg University LEC| Marietta College | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | SWU | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 1,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #826 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $17,639 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $19,636 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 846 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 51.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 34.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1013/1160 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marietta College | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | SWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marietta College is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (1,198 students vs. 1,175 students)
Marietta College vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or SWU?
- Marietta College is 39.4% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Marietta College than Southern Wesleyan University ($36,956.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Marietta College ($17,639 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 23.8% lower than costs at Marietta College ($9,650 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 46.6% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($28,786 vs. $19,636)
Marietta College vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Marietta College .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than SWU (51.2%)
Marietta College vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or SWU? 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 SWU and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (51% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $7,100 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $44,800)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Marietta College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Marietta College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/