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Overview |
McMurry | Marian | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 548 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mac.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
McMurry | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,740 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,740 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,810 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
McMurry | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McMurry | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McMurry | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
McMurry | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
McMurry | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 10% | ||
Campus |
McMurry | 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 McMurry based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 548 students)
McMurry vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McMurry or Marian?
- Marian University is 35.5% more expensive to attend than McMurry for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Marian than MacMurray College ($37,600.00 vs. $27,740.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MacMurray College are 22.3% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,810 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than MacMurray College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($28,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McMurry or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or McMurry .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 104 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at McMurry (3.19)
McMurry vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McMurry 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 McMurry.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than MacMurray College (58% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,600 more per year than McMurry graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,200)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/