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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Watkins College of Art Design & Film | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Watkins Institute | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 193 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | watkins.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Watkins Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $22,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Marian | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 | Watkins Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Watkins Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Watkins Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Watkins Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Watkins Institute based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 193 students)
Marian vs. Watkins Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Watkins Institute?
- Marian University is 64.9% more expensive to attend than Watkins Institute for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.9% higher at Marian than Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($37,600.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Watkins College of Art Design & Film are 9.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,000 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is ?% larger than aid received Watkins College of Art Design & Film ($28,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Watkins Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Watkins Institute or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 23 points higher than at Watkins Institute (1003)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Watkins Institute (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Watkins Institute (3.33)
Marian vs. Watkins Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Watkins Institute? 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 Watkins Institute and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Watkins College of Art Design & Film (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Watkins Institute graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,700)
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Watkins College of Art Design & Film and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Watkins Institute students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/