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Overview |
JU | Marist College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,837 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #476 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jacksonville.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
JU | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,520 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,520 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,986 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,943 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,988 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
JU | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,119 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,261 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1240 | 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 |
JU | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JU | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,621 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $268 |
Diversity |
JU | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 2% |
Students |
JU | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 55% | ||
Campus |
JU | 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 JU based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,837 students)
JU vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JU or Marist College?
- Marist College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than JU for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Marist College than Jacksonville University ($43,900.00 vs. $43,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville University than Marist College ($26,943 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville University are 7.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,986 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville University than Marist College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville University students is 39.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($31,988 vs. $22,904)
JU vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JU or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or JU .
- Accepted freshman JU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than JU (57.7%)
JU vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JU 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 JU.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Jacksonville University (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $4,200 more per year than JU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,800)
- Jacksonville University students graduate with a $3,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($22,621 vs. $26,000)
- JU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($233 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/