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Indianapolis, IN · Fort Wayne, IN
| Marian University | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,018/yr | $18,196/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,195/yr | $12,720/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $25,976 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $19,896/yr | $12,392/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,690/yr | $15,525/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,092/yr | $21,248/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,671/yr | $24,373/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $275/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,850/yr | $11,872/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,031/yr | $11,872/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,780/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,699/yr | $3,008/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $56,258/yr | $47,223/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,664/yr | $36,460/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,664/yr | $36,460/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 29% | 44% |
| Students taking federal loans | 66% | 61% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 95% | 96% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 870–1070 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 981 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 17–24 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 15–25 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,883 | 1,560 |
| Students accepted | 3,702 | 1,522 |
| Students who enrolled | 620 | 442 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 29% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 44% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 9% |
| 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) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| 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 | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,759/yr | $55,362/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $39,146–$84,617 | $38,198–$77,897 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 60% | 54% |
| White students graduating | 67% | 60% |
| Black students graduating | 74% | 18% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 68% | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $55,704/yr | $47,944/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 42% |
| Pell students who graduate | 57% | 48% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 53% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 48% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $56,234/yr | $50,591/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 42% · Business, Management & Marketing 19% · Education 8% | Health Professions 64% · Visual & Performing Arts 7% · Business, Management & Marketing 7% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 42% of degrees | Health Professions — 64% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 19% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees | Education — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 4% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $71,111/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $127,796/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9% | 7.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,266 | 1,567 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,108 | 196 |
| Average professor pay | $7,727/mo | $7,265/mo |
| Full-time professors | 38% | 95% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $49,554 | $52,419 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1851 | 1890 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.6% | 2.9% |
| Men | 43% | 33% |
| Women | 57% | 67% |
| White students | 56% | 65% |
| Black students | 17% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 13% |
| Asian students | 2.4% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 29% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 6.9% | 8.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 21% | 15% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,128/yr | $11,311/yr |
| Endowment | $122.7M | $37.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,204 | 435 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 850 | 500 |
| Athletic scholarships | $12.5M | $3.9M |
| Athletics budget | $19.5M | $7.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $19.5M | $8.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $51,689 | $72,200 |
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.