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Overview |
Marian | CCAD | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Marian | CCAD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 972 students)
Marian vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at CCAD than Marian University ($37,650.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than CCAD ($22,554 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 9.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,000 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($28,904 vs. $23,246)
Marian vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Marian .
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than CCAD (91%)
Marian vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Marian.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Marian University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,700 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus College of Art and Design and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/