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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Emmaus Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 197 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Brethren Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | emmaus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $14,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $16,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 87 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 85 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 97.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 61.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1060 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,509 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $160 |
Diversity |
Marian | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Marian | Emmaus Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Emmaus Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 197 students)
Marian vs. Emmaus Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Emmaus Bible College?
- Marian University is 95.5% more expensive to attend than Emmaus Bible College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.5% higher at Marian than Emmaus Bible College ($39,100.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Marian ($14,393 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 42.7% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,250 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than Marian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 79.9% larger than aid received Emmaus Bible College ($29,269 vs. $16,274)
Marian vs. Emmaus Bible College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Emmaus Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emmaus Bible College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Emmaus Bible College (1069) is 43 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Emmaus Bible College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Marian (95.3%)
Marian vs. Emmaus Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Emmaus Bible 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 Emmaus Bible College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Emmaus Bible College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $11,491 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($15,509 vs. $27,000)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/