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UIC Northeastern Illinois University IUPUI DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana Dominican IU HCC| Chicago State University | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Marian | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Marian?
- Marian University is 391.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 391.1% higher at Marian than Chicago State University ($37,600.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Marian ($6,446 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 15% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,000 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Chicago State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 81.9% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($28,904 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 151 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Marian students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CSU (3.18)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Chicago State University (58% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $6,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,300)
- Marian University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,250)
- Marian graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/