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Overview |
Marian | SAU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Marian | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Marian | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Marian | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Marian | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,396 students)
Marian vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or SAU?
- Marian University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Marian than Spring Arbor University ($37,600.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than Marian ($22,375 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 12.7% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,652 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Spring Arbor University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 39.8% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($28,904 vs. $20,677)
Marian vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 47 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than SAU (47.3%)
Marian vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or SAU? 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 SAU and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Spring Arbor University (58% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,200 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More SAU 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/