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IUPUI Saint Xavier University Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka SUNY Stony Brook| Marian University | Saint Josephs College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | SJC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Marian | SJC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 972 students)
Marian vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or SJC?
- Marian University is 26.8% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Marian than Saint Josephs College ($37,600.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Marian ($15,836 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 26.6% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,480 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Saint Josephs College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 32% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($28,904 vs. $21,898)
Marian vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 41 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Marian students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than SJC (76.8%)
Marian vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or SJC? 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 SJC and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is the same as at Saint Josephs College (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $800 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,000)
- Saint Josephs College and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Josephs College and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/