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Overview |
Marian | Alma College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Marian | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,260 students)
Marian vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Alma College?
- Alma College is 20.6% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Alma College than Marian University ($45,346.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Alma College ($22,554 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 5.2% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,000 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Marian University ($34,736 vs. $28,904)
Marian vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 84 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Marian vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Alma 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 Alma College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Marian University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Alma College and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/