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Overview |
Marian | OWU | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marian | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Marian | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,410 students)
Marian vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 31% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at OWU than Marian University ($49,262.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than OWU ($22,554 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 14.5% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,000 vs. $13,745)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Ohio Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Marian University ($36,757 vs. $28,904)
Marian vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than OWU (52.2%)
Marian vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or OWU? 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 OWU and Marian.
- The graduation rate at OWU is higher than Marian University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $44,800)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Marian graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Marian graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/