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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | SLC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 444 | ||
| 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 | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Marian | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| 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 | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Marian | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Marian | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Marian | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 444 students)
Marian vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or SLC?
- Marian University is 30.1% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Marian than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($37,600.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 4.3% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,510 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($28,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or Marian .
Marian vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or SLC? 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 SLC and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $5,600 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,200)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $274 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,726 vs. $27,000)
- SLC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/