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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU Eastern IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Midway University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Midway University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Midway, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,441 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #904 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | midway.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Midway University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $24,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $24,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $22,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $17,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Midway University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1130 | |||
| 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 | Midway University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Midway University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,378 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $241 |
Diversity |
Marian | Midway University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Marian | Midway University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Midway University | ||
| 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 Midway University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,441 students)
Marian vs. Midway University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Midway University?
- Marian University is 53.5% more expensive to attend than Midway University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Marian than Midway University ($37,600.00 vs. $24,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Midway University ($22,554 vs. $22,848)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midway University are 39.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,600 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Midway University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 61.2% larger than aid received Midway University ($28,904 vs. $17,934)
Marian vs. Midway University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Midway University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Midway University or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Midway University (3.39)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Midway University (93.8%)
Marian vs. Midway University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Midway 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 Midway University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Midway University (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Midway University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,900)
- Midway University students graduate with a $3,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,378 vs. $27,000)
- Midway University graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Midway 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/