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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Hiwassee College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Marian | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Marian | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Marian | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Hiwassee College | ||
| 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 Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 253 students)
Marian vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Hiwassee College?
- Marian University is 103.4% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.4% higher at Marian than Hiwassee College ($37,600.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 50.2% lower than costs at Marian University ($7,987 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Hiwassee College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($28,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 79 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
Marian vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Hiwassee College? 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 Hiwassee College and Marian.
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College 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/