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Indianapolis, IN · Angola, IN
| Marian University | Trine University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,018/yr | $25,355/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,195/yr | $19,661/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,896/yr | $20,470/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,690/yr | $19,463/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,092/yr | $24,031/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,671/yr | $29,066/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,850/yr | $13,120/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,031/yr | $8,200/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,699/yr | $3,700/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $56,258/yr | $51,109/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,664/yr | $36,560/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,664/yr | $36,560/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 66% | 39% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 95% | 85% |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,883 | 4,102 |
| Students accepted | 3,702 | 3,474 |
| Students who enrolled | 620 | 683 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 20% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,759/yr | $57,165/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,146–$84,617 | $38,069–$82,880 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 60% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 67% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 74% | 30% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 68% | 64% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $55,704/yr | $53,010/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 52% |
| Pell students who graduate | 57% | 53% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 55% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 47% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,234/yr | $56,651/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 42% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Education 8% | Engineering 29% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 42% of degrees | Engineering — 29% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 4% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $71,111/yr | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering — $73,923/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9% | 47% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,266 | 2,324 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,108 | 273 |
| Average professor pay | $7,727/mo | $8,043/mo |
| Full-time professors | 38% | 22% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $49,554 | $56,102 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Angola, IN |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1851 | 1884 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Men | 43% | 61% |
| Women | 57% | 39% |
| White students | 56% | 82% |
| Black students | 17% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 4.1% |
| Asian students | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 6.9% | 1.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 21% | 0.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,128/yr | $7,288/yr |
| Endowment | $122.7M | $51.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,204 | 1,663 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $7,200/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,050/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 26 |
| Student athletes | 850 | 1,095 |
| Athletic scholarships | $12.5M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $19.5M | $6.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $19.5M | $6.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $51,689 | $113,074 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.