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Overview |
Marian | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Marian | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marian | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Marian | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Marian University is 476.8% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.6% higher at Marian than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($37,600.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Marian ($13,322 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 52.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($7,890 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 590.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($28,904 vs. $4,187)
Marian vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Marian .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 24 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Marian vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (58% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $200 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,600)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $2,029 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,971 vs. $27,000)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/