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Overview |
Marietta College | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,752 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,752 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,333 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,049 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,516 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 1,978 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1295 | 1190/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Marietta College | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marietta College | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Tennessee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 1,171 students)
Marietta College vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Tennessee?
- Marietta College is 233.1% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Marietta College than The University of Tennessee ($37,752.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than Marietta College ($20,885 vs. $21,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 0.4% lower than costs at Marietta College ($12,500 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than The University of Tennessee (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 170.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($31,049 vs. $11,491)
Marietta College vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 114 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Tennessee (46%)
Marietta College vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is higher than Marietta College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $4,400 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $51,900)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee 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/