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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU Northern Illinois IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Judson University | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Judson University | Marian | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | |||
| 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 |
Judson University | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
Judson University | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Judson 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
- Marian University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Marian?
- Marian University is 26% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Marian than Judson University ($37,600.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Marian ($19,268 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 6% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,320 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 36.8% larger than aid received Judson University ($28,904 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 60 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Judson University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates of Judson University and Marian have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,800 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Judson University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/