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Overview |
Marian | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Marian | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Marian | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Marian | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,481 students)
Marian vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or West Virginia University Tech?
- Marian University is 379.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Marian than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($37,600.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Marian ($9,529 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 2.8% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,676 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 227.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,904 vs. $8,830)
Marian vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 44 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Marian vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (58% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $5,800 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/