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IUPUI UWM Stritch DePaul Hanover College Franklin University Franklin College of Indiana IU Carthage IWU SHU North Greenville University| Marian University | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | CUW | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 5,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $33,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $33,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $28,060 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $23,693 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 3,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 67.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Marian | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marian | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Marian | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (5,063 students vs. 3,586 students)
Marian vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or CUW?
- Marian University is 15.9% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Marian than Concordia University Wisconsin ($39,100.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than CUW ($23,225 vs. $28,060)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 3.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($12,700 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Marian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($29,269 vs. $23,693)
Marian vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Wisconsin (1066) is 40 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CUW (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CUW (3.52)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than CUW (67.5%)
Marian vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or CUW? 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 CUW and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is the same as at Concordia University Wisconsin (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $1,300 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,800)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/