- Both Marian University and Valparaiso University (VU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Indiana.
- VU has more expensive tuition of $46,588 than Marian University ($39,100).
- Marian University has tighter acceptance rate of 58.72% than VU (84.28%).
- Marian University is larger with 3,701 students than VU (2,958 students).
Marian University View More Rivals | Valparaiso University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in Indiana | Rankings | #19 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Indianapolis, IN | Location | Valparaiso, IN |
Marian| Known as | VU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,100 | Undergraduate | $46,588 |
| $20,569 | Graduate | $12,764 |
| $19,577 | Financial Aid | $40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 58.72% | Acceptance Rate | 84.28% |
| 26.28% | Yield | 12.04% |
| Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,701 | Total Students | 2,958 |
| 2,633 | Undergraduate | 2,349 |
| 1,068 | Graduate | 609 |
| 877 | Online Enrollment | 93 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $46,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,080) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) $8,116 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 184 Full-time 146 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 242 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 477 Full-time 236 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 665 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| $65,679 for Faculties $68,050 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time |