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Overview |
Marian | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Marian | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 3,082 students)
Marian vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Marian University is 57.3% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at Marian than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($37,600.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Marian ($10,022 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 31.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,150 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($28,904 vs. $23,589)
Marian vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Marian vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (58% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/