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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $7,373 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Marian | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Marian | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Purdue Northwest?
- Marian University is 410% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.8% higher at Marian than Purdue University Northwest ($37,600.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Marian ($9,162 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 46.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,215 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 308.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($28,904 vs. $7,070)
Marian vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Marian vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Purdue Northwest? 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 Northwest and Marian.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/