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Overview |
Marian University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Fond Du Lac, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,340 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | #548 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marianuniversity.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,520 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,520 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,394 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,246 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Marian University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,262 | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | 903 | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Marian University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Marian University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Marian University | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Marian University | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is larger than than Marian University based on total student enrollment (10,274 students vs. 1,340 students)
Marian University vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian University or UW-La Crosse?
- Marian University is 289.2% more expensive to attend than UW-La Crosse for in-state tuition ($29,520.00 vs. $7,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Marian University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($29,520.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin La Crosse than Marian University ($13,130 vs. $25,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 19.4% lower than costs at Marian University ($6,942 vs. $8,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 319.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($14,246 vs. $3,395)
Marian University vs. UW-La Crosse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian University or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or Marian University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin La Crosse (1130) is 180 points higher than at Marian University (950)
- Incoming UW-La Crosse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marian University (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marian University (3.16)
- UW-La Crosse has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than Marian University (71.6%)
Marian University vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian University or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and Marian University.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Marian University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $6,000 more per year than Marian University graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $43,500)
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- UW-La Crosse graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/