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Overview |
Marian | Muskingum | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | New Concord, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | muskingum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Muskingum | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $29,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $29,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $19,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $24,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Marian | Muskingum | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,690 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 2,324 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | |||
| 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 | Muskingum | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Muskingum | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Muskingum | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Marian | Muskingum | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Muskingum | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,117 students)
Marian vs. Muskingum Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Muskingum?
- Marian University is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Muskingum for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Marian than Muskingum University ($37,600.00 vs. $29,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Marian ($19,682 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 4.2% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($12,000 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Muskingum University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Muskingum University ($28,904 vs. $24,048)
Marian vs. Muskingum Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Muskingum? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muskingum or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 42 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Marian vs. Muskingum Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Muskingum? 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 Muskingum and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Muskingum University (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,100)
- Muskingum University and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Muskingum University and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/