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Overview |
Marian | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 1,760 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #800 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $39,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $39,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $22,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $32,923 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Marian | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 3,054 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 2,088 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Marian | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Adrian College based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 1,760 students)
Marian vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($39,280.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Adrian College than Marian University ($39,280.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adrian College than Marian ($22,053 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 1.7% lower than costs at Adrian College ($13,200 vs. $13,424)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Marian University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Marian University ($32,923 vs. $29,269)
Marian vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 18 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Marian students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Adrian College (68.4%)
Marian vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Adrian College? 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 Adrian College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Adrian College (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,900)
- Adrian College and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Adrian College and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College 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/