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Overview |
Athens State University | Marian | ||
| Location | Athens, AL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,894 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | athens.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Athens State University | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Athens State University | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Athens State University | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Athens State University | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,534 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $279 |
Diversity |
Athens State University | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Athens State University | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | - | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 10% | ||
Campus |
Athens State University | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Athens State University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,894 students)
Athens State University vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Athens State University or Marian?
- Marian University is ?% more expensive to attend than Athens State University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Marian than Athens State University ($37,600.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Athens State University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is ?% larger than aid received Athens State University ($28,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Athens State University or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Athens State University .
Athens State University vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Athens State University or Marian? 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 Marian and Athens State University.
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Athens State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,200)
- Athens State University students graduate with a $8,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($18,534 vs. $27,000)
- Athens State University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Athens State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/