Marian vs. Simmons College of Kentucky

Comparable Facts

Compare Marian University in Indianapolis, IN with Simmons College of Kentucky in Louisville, KY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Marian University is larger than Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (3,486 students vs. 506 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Marian University is located in Indianapolis, IN (Large City setting); Simmons College of Kentucky is in Louisville, KY (Large City setting).
• Marian University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Simmons College of Kentucky is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Marian University 13:1; Simmons College of Kentucky 10:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 23% lower than at Marian University ($10,664 vs. $13,850).
• Out-of-state tuition is 148% higher at Marian than at Simmons College of Kentucky (about $24,266 more per year; $40,664 vs. $16,398).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Marian University than at Simmons College of Kentucky (97% vs. 54%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 227.7% larger than aid received by Simmons College of Kentucky students ($32,351 vs. $9,873).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Marian, open admission at Simmons College of Kentucky.
• Typical fall application deadline: Marian Aug 1, 2027.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.6% at Marian vs. 81.5% at Simmons College of Kentucky.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.