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IUPUI SNC Clarke University St. Ambrose University Cornell College Iowa Carroll University Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Loyola| Marian University | Loras College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Loras College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Loras College | ||
| 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 Loras College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,319 students)
Marian vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Loras College?
- Marian University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Loras College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Marian than Loras College ($37,600.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Marian ($21,886 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 30% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,230 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Loras College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Loras College ($28,904 vs. $25,538)
Marian vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 62 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Loras College (3.48)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Loras College (89.8%)
Marian vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Loras 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 Loras College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Marian University (59% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $44,800)
- Loras College and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loras College and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/