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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Free Will Baptist Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Marian | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Marian | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 394 students)
Marian vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or FWBBC?
- Marian University is 86.4% more expensive to attend than FWBBC for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Marian than Free Will Baptist Bible College ($37,600.00 vs. $20,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Marian ($18,966 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 46.9% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,170 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Free Will Baptist Bible College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 110.4% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($28,904 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at FWBBC (3.34)
Marian vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Free Will Baptist Bible College (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $13,300 more per year than FWBBC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $31,500)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $4,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($22,270 vs. $27,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FWBBC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/