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IUPUI Westminster College Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | WWU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Marian | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Marian | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Marian | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Marian | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,508 students)
Marian vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or WWU?
- Marian University is 41.9% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Marian than William Woods University ($37,600.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than WWU ($22,554 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 14.8% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,450 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 41.5% larger than aid received William Woods University ($28,904 vs. $20,431)
Marian vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Marian .
- The average SAT score at William Woods University (1035) is 9 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WWU (61.5%)
Marian vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or WWU? 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 WWU and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than William Woods University (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,200 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/