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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Marian | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 10% | ||
Campus |
USD | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 3,701 students)
USD vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Marian?
- University of San Diego is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at USD than Marian University ($53,810.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than USD ($22,554 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 41.8% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($12,000 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 26% larger than aid received Marian University ($36,408 vs. $28,904)
USD vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 210 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming USD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Marian University (75% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $25,400 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/