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Overview |
Marian | Marist College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Marian | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marian | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Marian | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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 Marian based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,701 students)
Marian vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Marist College?
- Marist College is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Marist College than Marian University ($43,900.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Marist College ($22,554 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 42.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,000 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 26.2% larger than aid received Marist College ($28,904 vs. $22,904)
Marian vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marian vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Marian University (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $14,200 more per year than Marian graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $44,800)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian 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/