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Overview |
Marian | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 623 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $319 |
Diversity |
Marian | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Marian | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Bethany College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 623 students)
Marian vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Bethany College?
- Marian University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Bethany College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Marian than Bethany College ($37,600.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Marian ($17,605 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 0.8% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,900 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Bethany College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Marian University ($30,005 vs. $28,904)
Marian vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 119 points higher than at Bethany College (907)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethany College (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Marian vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Bethany College (58% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $800 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,000)
- Marian University students graduate with a $3,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,884)
- Marian graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($279 vs. $319)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/