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Overview |
Marietta College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Celina, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 1,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | #1032 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,956 | $7,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,956 | $16,654 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,946 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,895 | $11,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,786 | $5,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 90% |
Admission |
Marietta College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 660 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 99.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 41.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 790/890 | ||
| 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 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Marietta College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marietta College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | Wright State University-Lake Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Lake Campus is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (1,294 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marietta College vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or Wright State University-Lake Campus?
- Marietta College is 410.7% more expensive to attend than Wright State University-Lake Campus for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $7,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at Marietta College than Wright State University Lake Campus ($36,956.00 vs. $16,654.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Lake Campus than Marietta College ($11,585 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Lake Campus are 3.9% lower than costs at Marietta College ($11,500 vs. $11,946)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wright State University Lake Campus than Marietta College (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 398.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Lake Campus ($28,786 vs. $5,775)
Marietta College vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or Wright State University-Lake Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State University-Lake Campus or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 131 points higher than at Wright State University-Lake Campus (969)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (21)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Wright State University-Lake Campus (3.27)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marietta College vs. Wright State University-Lake Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or Wright State University-Lake Campus? 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 Wright State University-Lake Campus and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Wright State University Lake Campus (51% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Lake Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State University-Lake Campus students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/