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Overview |
Marian | Clarke University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | clarke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Clarke University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $36,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $36,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $27,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $25,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Clarke University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,665 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | Clarke University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Clarke University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marian | Clarke University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | Clarke University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Clarke University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 965 students)
Marian vs. Clarke University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Clarke University?
- Marian University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Clarke University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Marian than Clarke University ($37,600.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Clarke University ($22,554 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 13.2% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,600 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Clarke University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Clarke University ($28,904 vs. $25,403)
Marian vs. Clarke University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Clarke University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarke University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 19 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Clarke University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Clarke University (84.8%)
Marian vs. Clarke University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Clarke 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 Clarke University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Marian University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/