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Overview |
Marian | Taylor University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Upland, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | taylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Taylor University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $37,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $37,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $11,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $27,366 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $23,303 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Marian | Taylor University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 2,099 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 1,566 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | |||
| 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 | Taylor University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Taylor University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Marian | Taylor University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Taylor University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Marian | Taylor 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,221 students)
Marian vs. Taylor University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Taylor University?
- Marian University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Marian than Taylor University ($37,600.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Taylor University ($22,554 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 8.5% lower than costs at Marian University ($11,058 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 24% larger than aid received Taylor University ($28,904 vs. $23,303)
Marian vs. Taylor University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Taylor University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Taylor University or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 165 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Marian vs. Taylor University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian or Taylor 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 Taylor University and Marian.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Marian University (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/