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Overview |
IU East | Marian | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 3,701 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | marian.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Marian | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $37,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $37,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $22,554 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $28,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
IU East | Marian | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 1,997 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| 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 18, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IU East | Marian | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Marian | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Marian | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| 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 | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
IU East | Marian | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Marian | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Marian Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Marian?
- Marian University is 416.9% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Marian than Indiana University East ($37,600.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Marian ($8,837 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 27.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,412 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 267.1% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($28,904 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Marian Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Marian? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marian or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 65 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Marian Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Indiana University East (58% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $11,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/