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Overview |
Marian | Grace Christian University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Wyoming, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | gbcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Grace Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $13,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $13,320 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $12,988 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $10,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Marian | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 293 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.03 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Grace Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Grace Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,247 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Marian | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | Grace Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Grace Christian University | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than Grace Christian University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,031 students)
Marian vs. Grace Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Grace Christian University?
- Marian University is 182.3% more expensive to attend than Grace Christian University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.3% higher at Marian than Grace Christian University ($37,600.00 vs. $13,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace Christian University than Marian ($12,988 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace Christian University are 35.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,830 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Grace Christian University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 180% larger than aid received Grace Christian University ($28,904 vs. $10,323)
Marian vs. Grace Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Grace Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace Christian University or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Grace Christian University (3.03)
- Grace Christian University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Marian (93.8%)
Marian vs. Grace Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Grace Christian University? 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 Grace Christian University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Grace Christian University (58% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Grace Christian University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $28,300)
- Grace Christian University students graduate with a $3,753 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,247 vs. $27,000)
- Grace Christian University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grace Christian University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/