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Overview |
Marietta College | WVU | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
Marietta College | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marietta College | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or WVU?
- Marietta College is 294.8% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Marietta College than West Virginia University ($36,956.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Marietta College ($12,202 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 2.8% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,618 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Marietta College (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 146.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($28,786 vs. $11,685)
Marietta College vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 22 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Marietta College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or WVU? 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 WVU and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Marietta College (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $1,300 more per year than WVU graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/