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Overview |
IU | Marian | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | |||
| 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 |
IU | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
IU | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IU | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 3,701 students)
IU vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Marian?
- Marian University is 275.5% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at IU than Marian University ($37,685.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Marian ($16,234 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 1.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,000 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 179.6% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($28,904 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 173 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming IU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than IU (82.4%)
IU vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Marian University (72% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $11,400 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,800)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/