Marian University vs. Union Bible College

Comparable Facts

Compare Marian University in Fond Du Lac, WI with Union Bible College in Westfield, Indiana on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Marian University is larger than Union Bible College based on total student enrollment (1,246 students vs. 218 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Marian University is located in Fond Du Lac, WI (Small City setting); Union Bible College is in Westfield, Indiana (Large Suburban setting).
• Marian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Union Bible College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Marian University 11:1; Union Bible College 20:1.

Marian University vs. Union Bible College Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Marian University or Union Bible College? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union Bible College than Marian University ($10,070 vs. $22,697).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union Bible College are 43.3% lower than at Marian University ($5,580 vs. $9,849).
• Marian University is 425% more expensive for in-state tuition than Union Bible College (about $28,478 more per year; $35,178.00 vs. $6,700.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 425% higher at Marian University than at Union Bible College (about $28,478 more per year; $35,178.00 vs. $6,700.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marian University than at Union Bible College (100% vs. 23%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 287.3% larger than aid received by Union Bible College students ($21,805 vs. $5,630).

Marian University vs. Union Bible College Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Marian University or Union Bible College? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Union Bible College and Marian University.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Marian University 800/1080.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Marian University 18/23.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Marian University - Test optional; Union Bible College - Test-free.
• Union Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Marian University (75%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18% at Marian University vs. 91.6% at Union Bible College.

Marian University vs. Union Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Marian University and Union Bible College? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Marian University's six-year graduation rate is 52%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Union Bible College.
• Graduates from Marian University have median earnings of about $43,500 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Union Bible College.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.