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Overview |
Marian | Parkside | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 4,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #962 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $6,582 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $15,224 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $8,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $8,778 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $6,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 65% |
Admission |
Marian | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 2,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 72.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Marian | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Parkside | ||
| 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 Parkside is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (4,008 students vs. 3,586 students)
Marian vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Parkside?
- Marian University is 494% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $6,582.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.8% higher at Marian than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($39,100.00 vs. $15,224.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Marian ($8,778 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 59.3% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,286 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than University of Wisconsin Parkside (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 348.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($29,269 vs. $6,523)
Marian vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 56 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Parkside (72.6%)
Marian vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Parkside? 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 Parkside and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (58% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $4,035 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,965 vs. $27,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/