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Overview |
Marian | Sullivan University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | sullivan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Sullivan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $14,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $14,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,485 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $19,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $10,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Marian | Sullivan University | ||
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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 | Sullivan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Sullivan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,596 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Marian | Sullivan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Marian | Sullivan University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Sullivan University | ||
| 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 Sullivan University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,309 students)
Marian vs. Sullivan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Sullivan University?
- Marian University is 164.4% more expensive to attend than Sullivan University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.4% higher at Marian than Sullivan University ($37,600.00 vs. $14,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sullivan University than Marian ($19,537 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sullivan University are 14.4% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,485 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Sullivan University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 177% larger than aid received Sullivan University ($28,904 vs. $10,433)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Sullivan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sullivan University or Marian .
Marian vs. Sullivan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Sullivan University? 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 Sullivan University and Marian.
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Sullivan University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,000)
- Sullivan University students graduate with a $2,404 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,596 vs. $27,000)
- Sullivan University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sullivan University 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/