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Overview |
Marian | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 3,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $10,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $4,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Marian | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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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 | 3.16 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Marian | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | Kent State University at Stark | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Kent State University at Stark | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Kent State University at Stark based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 3,446 students)
Marian vs. Kent State University at Stark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Kent State University at Stark?
- Marian University is 440.1% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Stark for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134% higher at Marian than Kent State University at Stark ($37,600.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Stark than Marian ($10,177 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Stark are 35.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,882 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Kent State University at Stark (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 541.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Stark ($28,904 vs. $4,508)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Kent State University at Stark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Stark or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Kent State University at Stark (3.16)
Marian vs. Kent State University at Stark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Kent State University at Stark? 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 Kent State University at Stark and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Kent State University at Stark (58% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Kent State University at Stark graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Stark students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Stark graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Stark students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/