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Overview |
Marietta College | VSU | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 92% |
Admission |
Marietta College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 830/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marietta College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Marietta College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or VSU?
- Marietta College is 567.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at Marietta College than Virginia State University ($36,956.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Marietta College ($15,773 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,544 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia State University than Marietta College (92% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 150.4% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($28,786 vs. $11,498)
Marietta College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 243 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or VSU? 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 VSU and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Virginia State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $15,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $36,700)
- Marietta College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Marietta College graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/