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Overview |
Marian | Urbana University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Urbana, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | urbana.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Urbana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $23,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $23,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Marian | Urbana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | Urbana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Urbana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Marian | Urbana University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 10% |
Students |
Marian | Urbana University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Urbana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Urbana University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 587 students)
Marian vs. Urbana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Urbana University?
- Marian University is 58.6% more expensive to attend than Urbana University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $23,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at Marian than Urbana University ($37,600.00 vs. $23,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urbana University are 20% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,998 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Urbana University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is ?% larger than aid received Urbana University ($28,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Urbana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Urbana University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 61 points higher than at Urbana University (965)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Urbana University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Urbana University (3.14)
Marian vs. Urbana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Urbana University? 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 Urbana University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Urbana University (58% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Urbana University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,000)
- Urbana University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Urbana University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Urbana University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/