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Overview |
Marian | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Columbia, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 3,159 | ||
| 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 | lindsey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $25,944 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $25,944 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $13,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $25,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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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 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Marian | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Marian | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Marian | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Lindsey Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 3,159 students)
Marian vs. Lindsey Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Lindsey Wilson College?
- Marian University is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Lindsey Wilson College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Marian than Lindsey Wilson College ($37,600.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than Marian ($13,056 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 23.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,686 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Lindsey Wilson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Lindsey Wilson College ($28,904 vs. $25,764)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Lindsey Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindsey Wilson College or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lindsey Wilson College (3.41)
Marian vs. Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $15,500 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $8,176 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($18,824 vs. $27,000)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/