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Overview |
Marian | South College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 6,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | southcollegetn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | South College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $16,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $16,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $18,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $14,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $13,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Marian | South College | ||
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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 | South College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | South College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $29,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $34,777 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $359 |
Diversity |
Marian | South College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | South College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Marian | South College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South College is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (6,182 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. South College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or South College?
- Marian University is 128.6% more expensive to attend than South College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.6% higher at Marian than South College ($37,600.00 vs. $16,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South College than Marian ($14,831 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 51.5% lower than costs at South College ($12,000 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than South College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 121.5% larger than aid received South College ($28,904 vs. $13,048)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or South College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South College or Marian .
Marian vs. South College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or South 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 South College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than South College (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $15,600 more per year than South College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $29,200)
- Marian University students graduate with a $7,777 lower median federal student loan debt than South College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $34,777)
- Marian graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than South College graduates. ($279 vs. $359)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/