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Overview |
Marian | WVSU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1003 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Marian | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1073 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Marian | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Marian | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Marian | WVSU | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 3,458 students)
Marian vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or WVSU?
- Marian University is 358.7% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $8,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.3% higher at Marian than West Virginia State University ($39,100.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Marian ($10,878 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 2% lower than costs at Marian University ($12,936 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than West Virginia State University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 238.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($29,269 vs. $8,657)
Marian vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 99 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Marian (95.3%)
Marian vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than West Virginia State University (58% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $12,100 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- WVSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/