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Overview |
Marian | Central State University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Marian | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| 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 | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $403 |
Diversity |
Marian | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Central State University?
- Marian University is 626.4% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 424% higher at Marian than Central State University ($37,600.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Marian ($10,194 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 10.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,900 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 316.3% larger than aid received Central State University ($28,904 vs. $6,943)
Marian vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 249 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Marian students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Central State University (88.8%)
Marian vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Central State 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 Central State University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Central State University (58% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $27,200)
- Marian University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $39,000)
- Marian graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($279 vs. $403)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/