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Overview |
Marian | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $22,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $16,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $12,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 87% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Marian | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Penn State Shenango based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 281 students)
Marian vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Penn State Shenango?
- Marian University is 177.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66% higher at Marian than Penn State Shenango ($37,600.00 vs. $22,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Marian ($16,778 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 8.2% lower than costs at Penn State Shenango ($12,000 vs. $12,984)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 123.1% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($28,904 vs. $12,956)
Marian vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 84 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Penn State Shenango (87%)
Marian vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Penn State Shenango? 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 Penn State Shenango and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Penn State Shenango (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $10,500 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Shenango graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State Shenango graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/