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Overview |
Marian | GVSU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Allendale, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 21,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | gvsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | GVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $13,952 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $19,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $8,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Marian | GVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 17,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 15,474 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | GVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | GVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marian | GVSU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | GVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Marian | GVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Marian based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. GVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or GVSU?
- Marian University is 169.5% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at Marian than Grand Valley State University ($37,600.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Marian ($17,105 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 18.3% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,140 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Grand Valley State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 228% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($28,904 vs. $8,811)
Marian vs. GVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or GVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GVSU or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Grand Valley State University (1090) is 64 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming GVSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than GVSU (90.4%)
Marian vs. GVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or GVSU? 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 GVSU and Marian.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than Marian University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $200 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,600)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- GVSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/