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Overview |
Marian University | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Fond Du Lac, WI | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,340 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marianuniversity.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian University | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,520 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,520 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,394 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,246 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Marian University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,262 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 903 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian University | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian University | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Marian University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Marian University | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Marian University | UW-Superior | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Superior is larger than than Marian University based on total student enrollment (2,710 students vs. 1,340 students)
Marian University vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian University or UW-Superior?
- Marian University is 351.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($29,520.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.2% higher at Marian University than University of Wisconsin Superior ($29,520.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than Marian University ($12,908 vs. $25,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 18.2% lower than costs at Marian University ($7,013 vs. $8,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 286% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($14,246 vs. $3,691)
Marian University vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian University or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or Marian University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 40 points higher than at Marian University (950)
- Incoming UW-Superior students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Marian University (20)
- Accepted freshman UW-Superior students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.32) than students at Marian University (3.16)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Marian University (71.6%)
Marian University vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian University or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and Marian University.
- The graduation rate at Marian University is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $5,800 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Marian University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Marian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Superior students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/