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IUPUI Rose-Hulman Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Kettering College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Kettering College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Kettering, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | kcma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Kettering College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $14,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $14,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $16,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $11,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Marian | Kettering College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 587 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 202 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 34.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 48.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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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 | Kettering College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Kettering College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $57,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,977 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Marian | Kettering College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | Kettering College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Kettering College | ||
| 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 Kettering College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 832 students)
Marian vs. Kettering College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Kettering College?
- Marian University is 156.4% more expensive to attend than Kettering College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.4% higher at Marian than Kettering College ($37,600.00 vs. $14,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kettering College than Marian ($16,398 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kettering College are 40.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,538 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Kettering College (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 153.5% larger than aid received Kettering College ($28,904 vs. $11,401)
Marian vs. Kettering College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Kettering College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kettering College or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Kettering College (3.41)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Kettering College (34.4%)
Marian vs. Kettering College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Kettering College? 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 Kettering College and Marian.
- Graduates from Kettering College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($57,100 vs. $44,800)
- Marian University students graduate with a $1,977 lower median federal student loan debt than Kettering College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,977)
- Marian graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kettering College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kettering College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/