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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University GVSU Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Ohio Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Marian | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Marian | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Marian | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 273 students)
Marian vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Ohio Valley University?
- Marian University is 67.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at Marian than Ohio Valley University ($37,600.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 30.6% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,190 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($28,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Marian vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Ohio Valley University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/