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Overview |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marian | ||
| Location | Franklin, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 959 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklincollege.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,636 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,636 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,305 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,791 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,290 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,737 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 1,613 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Franklin College of Indiana | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Franklin College of Indiana based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 959 students)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin College of Indiana or Marian?
- Marian University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Franklin College of Indiana for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Marian than Franklin College ($37,600.00 vs. $35,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin College than Marian ($20,791 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin College are 6.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,305 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Franklin College as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 2.2% larger than aid received Franklin College ($28,904 vs. $28,290)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin College of Indiana or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Franklin College of Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 32 points higher than at Franklin College of Indiana (994)
- Incoming Marian students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Franklin College of Indiana (3.51)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Franklin College of Indiana (92.9%)
Franklin College of Indiana vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin College of Indiana 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 Franklin College of Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Franklin College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Franklin College earn on average $500 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,800)
- Marian University and Franklin College of Indiana graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marian University and Franklin College of Indiana graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Franklin College of Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/