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Overview |
Marian | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Marian | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Marian | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 3,586 students)
Marian vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Marshall University?
- Marian University is 430.4% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.8% higher at Marian than Marshall University ($39,100.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Marian ($9,734 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 2.7% lower than costs at Marian University ($12,852 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 143.4% larger than aid received Marshall University ($29,269 vs. $12,024)
Marian vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 2 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Marian (95.3%)
Marian vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Marshall University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/