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Overview |
Marian | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 1,098 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $5,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $10,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,084 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $9,302 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $11,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.04 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Marian | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 1,098 students)
Marian vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Marian University is 573.2% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $5,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.5% higher at Marian than Harris Stowe State University ($39,100.00 vs. $10,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than Marian ($9,302 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 30.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,084 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Marian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 158.4% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($29,269 vs. $11,326)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Marian vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Harris Stowe State University (58% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,100)
- Marian University students graduate with a $25 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,025)
- Harris Stowe State University and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/