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Overview |
Marian | KY State | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Frankfort, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 1,689 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | kysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | KY State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $8,088 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $12,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $8,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $9,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $9,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Marian | KY State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 2,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 1,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | KY State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | KY State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 24% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Marian | KY State | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Marian | KY State | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Marian | KY State | ||
| 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 1,689 students)
Marian vs. KY State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or KY State?
- Marian University is 383.4% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $8,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.2% higher at Marian than Kentucky State University ($39,100.00 vs. $12,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Marian ($9,672 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 61.3% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,186 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Kentucky State University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 197.1% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($29,269 vs. $9,850)
Marian vs. KY State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or KY State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KY State or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 95 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at KY State (2.72)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than KY State (92.6%)
Marian vs. KY State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or KY State? 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 KY State and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Kentucky State University (58% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $13,800 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,000)
- Marian University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Marian graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/