by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Marian worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Marian is ranked #2,230 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Indiana, it ranks #41 of 59 for value.
These Marian majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Information Systems | #17 of 29 |
| General Public Health | #159 of 206 |
| Public Health | #159 of 206 |
| Secondary Education | #310 of 404 |
| Accounting / Finance | #346 of 494 |
| Finance | #346 of 494 |
| Finance & Financial Management | #351 of 501 |
| Marketing | #379 of 534 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | #379 of 534 |
| Exercise Science | #413 of 547 |
Below is the detailed Marian value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Marian University is ranked #20 out of #61 in Indiana for quality and #41 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Marian financial aid page to be sure.
Marian University is ranked #2,230 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Marian University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Marian costs about $31,487. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $125,946 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $55,137 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,018 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $31,487 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $125,946 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Marian net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Marian degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $220,548 | — | — |
| All Students | $125,946 | #2,230 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $96,072 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $220,548 | — | — |
| All Students | $125,946 | #41 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $96,072 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Marian shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $24,435 |
| $30K–$48K | $20,235 |
| $48K–$75K | $22,711 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,398 |
| Over $110K | $24,074 |
About 76% of Marian undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,331 per year. Get more details on the Marian financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Marian net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.