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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn IUPUI| Marian University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | WPI | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Marian | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marian | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Marian | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Marian | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at WPI than Marian University ($56,000.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than WPI ($22,554 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 37.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($28,904 vs. $27,059)
Marian vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Marian .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WPI (57.5%)
Marian vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or WPI? 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 WPI and Marian.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Marian University (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,900 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $44,800)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/