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IUPUI WWU Webster University Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $30,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $30,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $26,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $22,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Marian | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,051 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,544 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Marian | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Marian | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marian | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Westminster College | ||
| 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 610 students)
Marian vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Westminster College?
- Marian University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Marian than Westminster College ($37,600.00 vs. $30,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Westminster College ($22,554 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 2% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,762 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Westminster College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Westminster College ($28,904 vs. $22,039)
Marian vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1084) is 58 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Westminster College (3.44)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Marian vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Marian University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $44,800)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $563 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,437 vs. $27,000)
- Westminster College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/