by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Marietta worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Marietta is ranked #1,624 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within Ohio, it ranks #62 of 139 for value.
These Marietta majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Petroleum Engineering | #9 of 17 |
| Petroleum Engineering | #9 of 17 |
| Engineering | #9 of 17 |
| Health Services | #40 of 83 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | #273 of 534 |
| Marketing | #273 of 542 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #517 of 1,275 |
| Business, Management & Marketing | #678 of 1,477 |
Below is the detailed Marietta value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Marietta College is ranked #16 out of #99 in Ohio for quality and #62 out of #139 for Ohio value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Marietta financial aid page to be sure.
Marietta College is ranked #1,624 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Marietta College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Marietta costs about $21,083. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $84,332 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $53,561 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,083 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,083 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $84,332 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Marietta net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Marietta degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $214,244 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,332 | #1,624 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,332 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $214,244 | — | — |
| All Students | $84,332 | #62 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,332 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Marietta shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,987 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,731 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,626 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,834 |
| Over $110K | $25,625 |
About 100% of Marietta undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,391 per year. Get more details on the Marietta financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Marietta net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.