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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Marietta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 1,171 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $37,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $37,752 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $21,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $31,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 88% |
Admission |
TU | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 2,516 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 1,978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 990/1295 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
TU | Marietta College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Marietta College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 1,171 students)
TU vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 411.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Marietta College than Towson University ($37,752.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Marietta College ($15,064 vs. $21,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 24.7% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,544 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Towson University (88% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 168.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($31,049 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 19 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Marietta College (78.6%)
TU vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Marietta College? 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 Marietta College and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Marietta College (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $51,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/