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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Spalding University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Spalding | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #718 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Marian | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 858/1105 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marian | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Marian | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Spalding | ||
| 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 Spalding based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,532 students)
Marian vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Spalding?
- Marian University is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Marian than Spalding University ($37,600.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Spalding ($22,554 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 44.6% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,300 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 77.2% larger than aid received Spalding University ($28,904 vs. $16,307)
Marian vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 56 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Marian (93.8%)
Marian vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Spalding University (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $500 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,800)
- Spalding University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Spalding graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/