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WVU Otterbein University Marquette University Ohio University University of Mount Union BLC Miami Carthage Ohio State ONU MLC Carroll University| Marietta College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marietta College | WLC | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,752 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,752 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,333 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,049 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Marietta College | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,516 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 1,978 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1295 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marietta College | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (1,171 students vs. 1,094 students)
Marietta College vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or WLC?
- Marietta College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Marietta College than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($37,752.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than WLC ($21,333 vs. $22,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 5.6% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,880 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Marietta College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 28.7% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($31,049 vs. $24,122)
Marietta College vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Wisconsin Lutheran College (1101) is 1 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming Marietta College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Marietta College (78.6%)
Marietta College vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or WLC? 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 WLC and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Marietta College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $8,900 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/