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IUPUI UT Martin Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Union University Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Bethel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Bethel | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1002 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Marian | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 928/1130 | |||
| 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 | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $292 |
Diversity |
Marian | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Marian | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bethel University is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (4,686 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Bethel?
- Marian University is 131.8% more expensive to attend than Bethel for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.8% higher at Marian than Bethel University ($37,600.00 vs. $16,222.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Marian ($13,858 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 12.1% lower than costs at Bethel University ($12,000 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Bethel University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 115.8% larger than aid received Bethel University ($28,904 vs. $13,396)
Marian vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 98 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Bethel (88.8%)
Marian vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Bethel University (58% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Bethel graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,700)
- Marian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Marian graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/