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Overview |
Marian | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Marian | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Marian | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Marietta 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 Marietta College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,198 students)
Marian vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Marietta College?
- Marian University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Marietta College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at Marian than Marietta College ($37,600.00 vs. $36,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Marietta College ($22,554 vs. $22,895)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 0.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,946 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Marietta College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 0.4% larger than aid received Marietta College ($28,904 vs. $28,786)
Marian vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 74 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Marietta College (82.9%)
Marian vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Marietta 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 Marietta College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Marietta College (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $44,800)
- Marietta College and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marietta College and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/