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Overview |
Marian | CU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Marian | CU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 16% |
Students |
Marian | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Marian | CU | ||
| 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 CU based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,588 students)
Marian vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or CU?
- Marian University is 49.2% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Marian than Cumberland University ($37,600.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Marian ($18,528 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 33.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,990 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 30.5% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($28,904 vs. $22,145)
Marian vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 37 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CU (3.3)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than CU (66.2%)
Marian vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or CU? 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 CU and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Cumberland University (58% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $4,900 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/