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Overview |
Marian | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 389 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $19,083 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $6,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Marian | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 280 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 98.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 61.5%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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Marian | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 389 students)
Marian vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- Marian University is 144.3% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.3% higher at Marian than Simmons College of Kentucky ($39,100.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than Marian ($19,083 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 62.2% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,136 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Simmons College of Kentucky (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 340.7% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($29,269 vs. $6,641)
Marian vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or Marian .
- Simmons College of Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Marian (95.3%)
Marian vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and Marian.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/