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UIC Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison Loyola| Chicago State University | Marian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Marian University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Fond Du Lac, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,340 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #806 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | marianuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Marian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $29,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $29,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $25,394 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $14,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Marian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 1,262 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 24.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 800/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Marian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Marian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $43,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSU | Marian University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Marian University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 42% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Marian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Marian University based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,340 students)
CSU vs. Marian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Marian University?
- Marian University is 285.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($29,520.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.6% higher at Marian University than Chicago State University ($29,520.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Marian University ($6,446 vs. $25,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 66.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($8,290 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 Chicago State University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Marian University ($15,891 vs. $14,246)
CSU vs. Marian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Marian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (950) is 75 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Marian University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Marian University (3.16)
- Marian University has a higher acceptance rate (71.6%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Marian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Marian University? 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 University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Marian University is higher than Chicago State University (52% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $5,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($43,500 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 University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($279 vs. $323)
- More Marian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/