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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Governors State University | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Marian | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
GSU | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GSU | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSU | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
GSU | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 10% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 3,701 students)
GSU vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Marian?
- Marian University is 400.5% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at Marian than Governors State University ($37,600.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Marian ($9,833 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,000 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University as Marian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 141.1% larger than aid received Governors State University ($28,904 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 115 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Marian students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,200 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $9,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($17,250 vs. $27,000)
- GSU graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($178 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/