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Overview |
Marian | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Salem International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
Marian | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 17% |
Students |
Marian | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Salem International University | ||
| 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 Salem International University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 984 students)
Marian vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Salem International University?
- Marian University is 194.9% more expensive to attend than Salem International University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.9% higher at Marian than Salem International University ($37,600.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem International University than Marian ($13,132 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 42.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,400 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Salem International University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 263.3% larger than aid received Salem International University ($28,904 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or Marian .
Marian vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Salem International University? 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 Salem International University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Salem International University (58% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,600)
- Salem International University students graduate with a $382 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,618 vs. $27,000)
- Salem International University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/