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IUPUI Central Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University OKWU Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 6,046 | ||
| 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 | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Marian | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Marian | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Marian | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (6,046 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Columbia College?
- Marian University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Marian than Columbia College ($37,600.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Columbia College ($22,554 vs. $22,824)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 38.4% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,670 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Columbia College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 110.6% larger than aid received Columbia College ($28,904 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Marian (3.56)
Marian vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Columbia College (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,034 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/