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Overview |
Marian | UWM | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #840 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Marian | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marian | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Marian | UWM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or UWM?
- Marian University is 364.7% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at Marian than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($37,600.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Marian ($16,551 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 10.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,896 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 384.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($28,904 vs. $5,963)
Marian vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Marian .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 24 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UWM (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UWM (3.16)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than UWM (86.3%)
Marian vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or UWM? 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 UWM and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn on average $1,300 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $44,800)
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students graduate with a $2,042 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,958 vs. $27,000)
- UWM graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/