Marian University vs Benedictine College

Marian University and Benedictine College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Marian University, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Benedictine College, nestled in Atchison, Kansas, stands out with its strong focus on liberal arts and sciences, reflected in its popular majors such as Biology, Psychology, and Business Administration. While Marian University's student body is predominantly female, Benedictine College fosters a more balanced gender ratio. Both institutions boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future endeavors. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Benedictine College	Marian University
Overview
Location	Atchison, Kansas	Indianapolis, Indiana
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	81.0%	78.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	98.5%	73.1%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $100
SAT range	1100 - 1350	N/A
ACT range	22 - 30	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%
Students submitting ACT score	56.0%
Total number of applicants	2,728	3,151
Total number of admissions given out	2,687	2,303
Admitted students who chose to enroll	610	574
Yield rate	22.7%	24.9%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$47,730	$50,779
Average net price	$27,946	$21,936
Tuition	$31,830	$36,600
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,910 Meal plan: $5,270	$11,660
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,717	99.0% Average amount $28,235
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $5,113	67.0% Average amount $5,337
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $14,478	7.0% Average amount $13,006

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,202 Men 48.9% Women 51.1%	2,980 Men 35.2% Women 64.8%
Graduate students	85 Men 55.3% Women 44.7%	1,091 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	1.0%	1.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,538	1,233
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Engineering Education Social Sciences	Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	62.8%	64.5%
Dropout rate	7.3%	10.2%
Transferred out	29.7%	25.3%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $57,978 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,383 Year 3: $54,526 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $42,194 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,842 Year 2: $36,272 Year 3: $36,478 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,647 Year 2: $32,213 Year 3: $34,741 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,946 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $26,975 Journalism (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,774 Year 3: N/A Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,212 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,447 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,291 Year 2: $58,464 Year 3: $60,651 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,671 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $49,098 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,429 Year 2: $44,590 Year 3: $48,733 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,127 Year 2: $47,595 Year 3: $48,155 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,582 Year 2: $37,808 Year 3: $37,731 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,387 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $30,240 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,578 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,788 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,579 Year 2: $27,439 Year 3: N/A Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $55,508 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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