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Marian University-Ancilla — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Plymouth, IN · 226 students

The verdict

Marian University-Ancilla charges a net price of $19,463/yr after aid — a 2-year total of $38,926. Graduates earn a median $58,759 ten years after entry, $10,399/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 3.7 years — a 20-year net return of $169,054, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Marian University-Ancilla's 3.7-year payback ranks #253 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 80% of them, and #4 of 56 in Indiana.

Better ROI than 80% of US colleges#253 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$19,463
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$58,759
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
3.7 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
92%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Marian University-Ancilla: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$19,463/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (2 yrs)$38,926our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$58,759Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$10,399/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$27,000Scorecard, 2026
Payback3.7 yrsour math
20-year net return$169,054our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Marian University-Ancilla's own numbers. Net price $19,463 × 2 years = $38,926 total. Median earnings $58,759 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $10,399 a year of premium. $38,926 ÷ $10,399 = 3.7 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $169,054. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Marian University-Ancilla students graduate with?

A median $27,000 in federal loans among completers, or 46% of the $58,759 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

Is Marian University-Ancilla expensive compared with other Indiana colleges?

Its $19,463 net price runs $235 below the $19,698 median across the 56 Indiana colleges we profile, and $469 less across the full degree.

Marian University-Ancilla: frequently asked questions

Is Marian University-Ancilla worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Marian University-Ancilla charges $19,463/yr after aid ($38,926 over 2 years), and graduates earn a median $58,759 ten years out — $10,399/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 3.7 years and returns $169,054 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a Marian University-Ancilla degree take to pay off?
About 3.7 years. We divide the $38,926 four-year net cost by the $10,399/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Marian University-Ancilla cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $19,463/yr — about $38,926 over 2 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Marian University-Ancilla compare to other Indiana colleges?
It ranks #4 of 56 Indiana colleges we track by payback. Its $58,759 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $19,463 net price is above the national median of $16,902.