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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Great Lakes Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Lansing, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | glcc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $15,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $15,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $15,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $10,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Marian | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $28,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Marian | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Great Lakes Christian College | ||
| 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 Great Lakes Christian College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 133 students)
Marian vs. Great Lakes Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Great Lakes Christian College?
- Marian University is 138.7% more expensive to attend than Great Lakes Christian College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $15,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.7% higher at Marian than Great Lakes Christian College ($37,600.00 vs. $15,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Great Lakes Christian College than Marian ($15,978 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Lakes Christian College are 39.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,600 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Great Lakes Christian College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 175% larger than aid received Great Lakes Christian College ($28,904 vs. $10,509)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Great Lakes Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Lakes Christian College or Marian .
Marian vs. Great Lakes Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Great Lakes Christian 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 Great Lakes Christian College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Great Lakes Christian College (58% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Great Lakes Christian College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $28,400)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Great Lakes Christian College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/