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Overview |
Marian | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Grayson, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 629 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | kcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $23,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $23,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $8,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $14,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 606 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Marian | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 19% |
Students |
Marian | Kentucky Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Kentucky Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marian University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 629 students)
Marian vs. Kentucky Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Kentucky Christian University?
- Marian University is 62.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Marian than Kentucky Christian University ($37,600.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Kentucky Christian University ($22,554 vs. $22,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 33.6% lower than costs at Marian University ($8,980 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Kentucky Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 100.8% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($28,904 vs. $14,398)
Marian vs. Kentucky Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Kentucky Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kentucky Christian University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 49 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Marian vs. Kentucky Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Kentucky Christian University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/