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Overview |
Marist College | AU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| 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 |
Marist College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Marist College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,121 students)
Marist College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or AU?
- Marist College is 42.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Marist College than Anderson University ($43,900.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Marist College ($21,633 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 52.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,230 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($24,409 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than AU (45.4%)
Marist College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or AU? 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 AU and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Anderson University (80% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $21,500 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $37,500)
- Marist College students graduate with a $862 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,862)
- Marist College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/