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Overview |
Marian | Lourdes University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Sylvania, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #922 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | lourdes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Lourdes University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $25,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $25,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $22,634 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $18,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Lourdes University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 654 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 60.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 26.3%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1080 | |||
| 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 | Lourdes University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Lourdes University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $312 |
Diversity |
Marian | Lourdes University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marian | Lourdes University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Lourdes 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 Lourdes University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,136 students)
Marian vs. Lourdes University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Lourdes University?
- Marian University is 46% more expensive to attend than Lourdes University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Marian than Lourdes University ($37,600.00 vs. $25,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Lourdes University ($22,554 vs. $22,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lourdes University are 0% lower than costs at Marian University ($12,000 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Lourdes University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 60.2% larger than aid received Lourdes University ($28,904 vs. $18,038)
Marian vs. Lourdes University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Lourdes University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lourdes University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 43 points higher than at Lourdes University (983)
- Incoming Marian students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lourdes University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lourdes University (3.26)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Lourdes University (60.4%)
Marian vs. Lourdes University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Lourdes 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 Lourdes University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Lourdes University (58% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Lourdes University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,600)
- Marian University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Lourdes University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,250)
- Marian graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Lourdes University graduates. ($279 vs. $312)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lourdes University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/