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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Saint Catharine College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | St. Catharine | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Saint Catharine, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 649 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | sccky.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | St. Catharine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $19,732 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $19,732 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $9,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $24,513 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $9,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | St. Catharine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 77.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 37.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | St. Catharine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | St. Catharine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Marian | St. Catharine | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Marian | St. Catharine | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | - | ||
Campus |
Marian | St. Catharine | ||
| 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
- Marian University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 649 students)
Marian vs. St. Catharine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or St. Catharine?
- Marian University is 90.6% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at Marian than Saint Catharine College ($37,600.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than St. Catharine ($22,554 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 24.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($9,636 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Saint Catharine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 210.8% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($28,904 vs. $9,299)
Marian vs. St. Catharine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or St. Catharine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Catharine or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Marian University (1026) is 78 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Marian students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than St. Catharine (77.7%)
Marian vs. St. Catharine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or St. Catharine? 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 St. Catharine and Marian.
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $11,800 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $7,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($19,975 vs. $27,000)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/