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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University UWM KU Bethel College-Mishawaka| Illinois College | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Illinois College | Marian | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | |||
| 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 |
Illinois College | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Illinois College | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | 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 Illinois College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Marian?
- Marian University is 5% more expensive to attend than Illinois College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Marian than Illinois College ($37,600.00 vs. $35,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Marian ($16,296 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 20.4% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,964 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 3% larger than aid received Marian University ($29,785 vs. $28,904)
Illinois College vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Illinois College (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Illinois College earn on average $500 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,800)
- Marian University and Illinois College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marian University and Illinois College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/