Marian University and Indiana University-Bloomington are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Marian is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Indianapolis, IN and IU is a four-year, public school located in Bloomington, IN.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Marian University | vs. | Indiana University-Bloomington |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, Indiana | Location | Bloomington, Indiana |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Doctoral / Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $40,664 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$12,144
Out-Of-State$41,891 |
| 72% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 68% |
| $30,331 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $11,540 |
| 95.46 % | Acceptance Rates | 78.21 % |
| 15.64 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 18.16 % |
| - | SAT Score | 1,290 |
| - | ACT Score | 30 |
| 67 % | Graduation Rate | 80 % |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 10 % |
| 76 % | Retention Rate | 91 % |
| 3,486 | Student Population | 48,424 |
| 192 | Number of Faculties | 2,098 |
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |