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Overview |
Marian | AIU Online | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Hoffman Estates, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 14,333 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | aiuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | AIU Online | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $11,762 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $11,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $6,917 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $13,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $6,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Marian | AIU Online | ||
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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 | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 |
Marian | AIU Online | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 40:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | AIU Online | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $341 |
Diversity |
Marian | AIU Online | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Marian | AIU Online | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 98% | ||
Campus |
Marian | AIU Online | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American InterContinental University Online is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (14,333 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. AIU Online Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or AIU Online?
- Marian University is 219.7% more expensive to attend than AIU Online for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- Out of state tuition is 219.7% higher at Marian than American InterContinental University Online ($37,600.00 vs. $11,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American InterContinental University Online than Marian ($13,808 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American InterContinental University Online are 73.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($6,917 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than American InterContinental University Online (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 360% larger than aid received American InterContinental University Online ($28,904 vs. $6,284)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or AIU Online? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AIU Online or Marian .
Marian vs. AIU Online Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or AIU Online? 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 AIU Online and Marian.
- Graduates from American InterContinental University Online earn on average $2,600 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,800)
- Marian University students graduate with a $5,981 lower median federal student loan debt than AIU Online graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,981)
- Marian graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than AIU Online graduates. ($279 vs. $341)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AIU Online students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/