Marian vs. Purdue Northwest

Comparable Facts

Compare Marian University in Indianapolis, IN with Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, Indiana on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Purdue University Northwest is larger than Marian based on total student enrollment (9,051 students vs. 3,486 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Marian University is located in Indianapolis, IN (Large City setting); Purdue University Northwest is in Hammond, Indiana (Large Suburban setting).
• Marian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Purdue University Northwest is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Marian University 13:1; Purdue University Northwest 17:1.

Marian vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Marian or Purdue Northwest? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Marian ($7,916 vs. $22,786).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 35.7% lower than at Marian University ($8,907 vs. $13,850).
• Marian University is 368.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Purdue Northwest (about $31,989 more per year; $40,664.00 vs. $8,675.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 152.7% higher at Marian than at Purdue University Northwest (about $24,570 more per year; $40,664.00 vs. $16,094.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marian University than at Purdue University Northwest (97% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 362.7% larger than aid received by Purdue University Northwest students ($32,351 vs. $6,992).

Marian vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Purdue Northwest? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Purdue Northwest and Marian.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresPurdue University Northwest 890/1140.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresPurdue University Northwest 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Marian - Test-free; Purdue Northwest - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Marian Aug 1, 2027; Purdue Northwest Aug 1, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (95.5%) than Purdue Northwest (72.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.6% at Marian vs. 18.3% at Purdue Northwest.

Marian vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Marian and Purdue Northwest? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Marian University's six-year graduation rate is 58%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Purdue Northwest.
• Graduates from Marian University have median earnings of about $44,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Purdue Northwest.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.