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Overview |
Marian | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 2,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #555 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | msj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $35,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $35,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $27,761 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 2,169 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 1,226 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1083 | |||
| 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 | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Marian | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Marian | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Marian | College of Mount St. Joseph | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than College of Mount St. Joseph based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 2,083 students)
Marian vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or College of Mount St. Joseph?
- Marian University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than College of Mount St. Joseph for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $35,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Marian than College of Mount St. Joseph ($39,100.00 vs. $35,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount St. Joseph than Marian ($15,887 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount St. Joseph are 17.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,200 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Mount St. Joseph than Marian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 5.4% larger than aid received College of Mount St. Joseph ($29,269 vs. $27,761)
Marian vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or College of Mount St. Joseph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount St. Joseph or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at College of Mount St. Joseph (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than College of Mount St. Joseph (56.5%)
Marian vs. College of Mount St. Joseph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or College of Mount St. Joseph? 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 College of Mount St. Joseph and Marian.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount St. Joseph is higher than Marian University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $100 more per year than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,700)
- Marian University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Marian graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount St. Joseph graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More College of Mount St. Joseph 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/