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IUPUI Alma College Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University WMU Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Olivet College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 919 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $31,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $31,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $21,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $23,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,439 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,218 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 84.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Marian | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 919 students)
Marian vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or OC Comets?
- Marian University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Marian than Olivet College ($37,600.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Marian ($21,394 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 6.7% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,242 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Olivet College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Olivet College ($28,904 vs. $23,361)
Marian vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 95 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at OC Comets (20)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than OC Comets (84.6%)
Marian vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Olivet College (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $5,500 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,300)
- Olivet College and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet College and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/