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IUPUI CCAD Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Art Academy of Cincinnati | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | AAC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $35,404 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $35,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $27,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $17,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 426 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.1 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Marian | AAC | ||
| 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 AAC based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 263 students)
Marian vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or AAC?
- Marian University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Marian than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($37,600.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than AAC ($22,554 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 14.3% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,500 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Art Academy of Cincinnati (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 62.7% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($28,904 vs. $17,764)
Marian vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 63 points higher than at AAC (963)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAC (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Marian (93.8%)
Marian vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or AAC? 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 AAC and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $14,400 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,400)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/