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WVU Otterbein University Ohio University University of Mount Union Miami Ohio State ONU University of Dayton Wittenberg University LEC| Marietta College | Union Institute & University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | Union | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | myunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $16,841 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $16,841 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $11,508 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $28,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $3,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Union | ||
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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 | Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Union | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Marietta College | Union | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Union | ||
| 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 Union based on total student enrollment (1,198 students vs. 787 students)
Marietta College vs. Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Union?
- Marietta College is 119.4% more expensive to attend than Union for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at Marietta College than Union Institute & University ($36,956.00 vs. $16,841.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Union ($22,895 vs. $28,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union Institute & University are 3.8% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,508 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union Institute & University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 794.8% larger than aid received Union Institute & University ($28,786 vs. $3,217)
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union or Marietta College .
Marietta College vs. Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Union? 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 Union and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Union Institute & University (51% vs. 9%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $500 more per year than Union graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $51,400)
- Union Institute & University students graduate with a $8,505 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($18,495 vs. $27,000)
- Union graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/