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Mount Mary College IUPUI UWM Stritch Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Herzing University-Madison Bethel College-Mishawaka UWO| Marian University | Alverno College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 1,719 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $31,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $31,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $17,884 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $26,617 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 667 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 24.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $327 |
Diversity |
Marian | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 1,719 students)
Marian vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Alverno College?
- Marian University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $31,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Marian than Alverno College ($39,100.00 vs. $31,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than Marian ($17,884 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 28.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,238 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than Marian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 10% larger than aid received Alverno College ($29,269 vs. $26,617)
Marian vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 116 points higher than at Alverno College (910)
- Incoming Marian students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alverno College (19)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Alverno College (3.27)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Alverno College (93.1%)
Marian vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Alverno 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 Alverno College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Alverno College (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,100)
- Marian University students graduate with a $4,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,693)
- Marian graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/