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WKU UE IUPUI Taylor University BSU IPFW IU Indiana State Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IWU SIUE| University of Southern Indiana | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Indiana | Marian | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,282 | 3,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #801 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usi.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Indiana | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,751 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,188 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,798 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,066 | $23,225 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,655 | $29,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Southern Indiana | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,392 | 3,883 | ||
| Admitted | 4,157 | 3,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| 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 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Southern Indiana | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Indiana | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Indiana | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Southern Indiana | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Indiana | 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 Southern Indiana is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (9,282 students vs. 3,586 students)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Indiana or Marian?
- Marian University is 346.8% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Indiana for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $8,751.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.5% higher at Marian than University of Southern Indiana ($39,100.00 vs. $21,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Indiana than Marian ($14,066 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Indiana are 22.2% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,798 vs. $13,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Indiana as Marian University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 282.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Indiana ($29,269 vs. $7,655)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Indiana or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or University of Southern Indiana .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 24 points higher than at University of Southern Indiana (1002)
- Incoming Marian students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Southern Indiana (22)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Southern Indiana (3.45)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than University of Southern Indiana (94.6%)
University of Southern Indiana vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Indiana 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 University of Southern Indiana.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than University of Southern Indiana (58% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,000 more per year than University of Southern Indiana graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,800)
- University of Southern Indiana students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Southern Indiana graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More University of Southern Indiana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/