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Overview |
Marian | KWC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Marian | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Marian | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Marian | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 834 students)
Marian vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or KWC?
- Marian University is 22.6% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Marian than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($39,100.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Marian ($20,867 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 14.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,526 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Marian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($29,269 vs. $22,561)
Marian vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 22 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at KWC (3.3)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than KWC (67%)
Marian vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or KWC? 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 KWC and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,300 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/