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Overview |
Barry University | Marian | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Barry University | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Barry University | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Barry University | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Barry University is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (6,958 students vs. 3,701 students)
Barry University vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Marian?
- Marian University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Marian than Barry University ($37,600.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than Marian ($20,207 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 1.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,820 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Barry University as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Barry University ($28,904 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Barry University .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 100 points higher than at Barry University (926)
- Incoming Marian students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barry University (19)
- Accepted freshman Barry University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry 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 Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Barry University (58% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,800)
- Marian University students graduate with a $1,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,385)
- Marian graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/