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Overview |
CSE | Marist College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
CSE | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSE | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
CSE | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
CSE | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 55% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Marist College?
- Marist College is 33.4% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Marist College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($43,900.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Marist College ($21,689 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 34.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,744 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 30.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($29,905 vs. $22,904)
CSE vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or CSE .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Marist College (62.8%)
CSE vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE or Marist College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Marist College and CSE.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $13,500 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/