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Overview |
Marian | Purdue North Central | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Westville, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | pnc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Purdue North Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $6,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $7,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $7,168 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 51% |
Admission |
Marian | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,485 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 27.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Purdue North Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Purdue North Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,836 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $256 |
Diversity |
Marian | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Purdue North Central | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Marian | Purdue North Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University North Central Campus is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Purdue North Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Purdue North Central?
- Marian University is 457.4% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.6% higher at Marian than Purdue University North Central Campus ($37,600.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Marian ($7,832 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 62.6% lower than costs at Marian University ($7,380 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Purdue University North Central Campus (100% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 303.2% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($28,904 vs. $7,168)
Marian vs. Purdue North Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Purdue North Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue North Central or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 83 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Marian vs. Purdue North Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Purdue North Central? 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 Purdue North Central and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (58% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Purdue North Central graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,900)
- Purdue University North Central Campus students graduate with a $2,164 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,836 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue North Central graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($256 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue North Central students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/