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Overview |
Marian | UIU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fayette, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | uiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | UIU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $32,589 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $32,589 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $24,563 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $25,788 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | UIU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,405 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 762 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | UIU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | UIU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Marian | UIU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | UIU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Marian | UIU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 3,072 students)
Marian vs. UIU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or UIU?
- Marian University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Marian than Upper Iowa University ($37,600.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than UIU ($22,554 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 24.4% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,644 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($28,904 vs. $25,788)
Marian vs. UIU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or UIU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIU or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 96 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UIU (3.34)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than UIU (54.2%)
Marian vs. UIU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or UIU? 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 UIU and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Upper Iowa University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,700 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/