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Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU Indiana Tech IUPUI Penn State New Kensington UIC IU Trine University University of Southern Indiana Northern Illinois Rutgers University-Newark| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | Marian | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IPFW | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
IPFW | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (9,069 students vs. 3,701 students)
IPFW vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Marian?
- Marian University is 381.1% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.3% higher at Marian than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($37,600.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Marian ($11,951 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 18.7% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,111 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 288.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($28,904 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 31 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Marian students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (58% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,200 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,600)
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- IPFW graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/