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Overview |
Marian | Carlow University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | carlow.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Carlow University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $32,402 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $32,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $17,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $26,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Marian | Carlow University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 850/1100 | |||
| 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 | Carlow University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Carlow University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Carlow University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Marian | Carlow University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Carlow University | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than Carlow University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,104 students)
Marian vs. Carlow University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Carlow University?
- Marian University is 16% more expensive to attend than Carlow University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Marian than Carlow University ($37,600.00 vs. $32,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Marian ($17,437 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 8.5% lower than costs at Carlow University ($12,000 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Carlow University ($28,904 vs. $26,713)
Marian vs. Carlow University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Carlow University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carlow University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 54 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University 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 Carlow University (92.7%)
Marian vs. Carlow University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Carlow University? 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 Carlow University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Carlow University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Carlow University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,900)
- Carlow University and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carlow University and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/