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IUPUI Northern Illinois Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Rockford University | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rockford University | Marian | ||
| Location | Rockford, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #810 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rockford.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rockford University | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,750 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,750 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,410 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,047 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,056 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Rockford University | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,779 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1086 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rockford University | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rockford University | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rockford University | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Rockford University | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Rockford University | Marian | ||
| 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 Rockford University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,181 students)
Rockford University vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rockford University or Marian?
- Marian University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Rockford University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Marian than Rockford University ($37,600.00 vs. $34,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Rockford University ($22,554 vs. $25,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockford University are 15.3% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,410 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Rockford University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 37.3% larger than aid received Rockford University ($28,904 vs. $21,056)
Rockford University vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rockford University or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or Rockford University .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 19 points higher than at Rockford University (1007)
- Incoming Marian students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rockford University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Rockford University (3.25)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Rockford University (54.9%)
Rockford University vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rockford University or Marian? 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 Marian and Rockford University.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Rockford University (58% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $200 more per year than Rockford University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,600)
- Rockford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rockford University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Rockford University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/