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Overview |
Marian | Rochester College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Rochester Hills, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 1,173 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | rc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Rochester College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $27,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $27,938 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $9,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $16,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Rochester College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 490 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 320 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 65.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Rochester College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Rochester College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,403 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Marian | Rochester College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Marian | Rochester College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Rochester College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Rochester College based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 1,173 students)
Marian vs. Rochester College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Rochester College?
- Marian University is 40% more expensive to attend than Rochester College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $27,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Marian than Rochester College ($39,100.00 vs. $27,938.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rochester College than Marian ($19,660 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester College are 34.7% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,800 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester College than Marian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 76.9% larger than aid received Rochester College ($29,269 vs. $16,548)
Marian vs. Rochester College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Rochester College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rochester College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 77 points higher than at Rochester College (949)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rochester College (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Rochester College (3.13)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Rochester College (65.3%)
Marian vs. Rochester College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Rochester College? 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 Rochester College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Rochester College (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Rochester College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,100)
- Rochester College students graduate with a $2,597 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,403 vs. $27,000)
- Rochester College graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rochester College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/