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Overview |
Marian | UWO | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Marian | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Marian | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Marian | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Marian | UWO | ||
| 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 Oshkosh is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or UWO?
- Marian University is 485.5% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.7% higher at Marian than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($37,600.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Marian ($12,827 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 34.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,894 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 549.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($28,904 vs. $4,450)
Marian vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Marian .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 4 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UWO (3.24)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than UWO (88.5%)
Marian vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or UWO? 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 UWO and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $700 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $3,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,748 vs. $27,000)
- UWO graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/