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Overview |
Florida Southern | Marist College | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,281 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #425 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flsouthern.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida Southern | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,700 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,324 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,730 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida Southern | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,120 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,295 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida Southern | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida Southern | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $268 |
Diversity |
Florida Southern | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Florida Southern | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Florida Southern | 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 Florida Southern based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,281 students)
Florida Southern vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida Southern or Marist College?
- Marist College is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Florida Southern for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Marist College than Florida Southern College ($43,900.00 vs. $39,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Southern College than Marist College ($27,324 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Southern College are 38.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,400 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Southern College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Southern College students is 21.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($27,730 vs. $22,904)
Florida Southern vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida Southern or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Florida Southern .
- Accepted freshman Florida Southern students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Florida Southern (56.6%)
Florida Southern vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Florida Southern College (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $16,300 more per year than Florida Southern graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $42,700)
- Florida Southern College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- Florida Southern graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida Southern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/