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Overview |
Marist College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Marist College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marist College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or PennWest California?
- Marist College is 468.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.3% higher at Marist College than PennWest California ($43,900.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 64.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($10,416 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than PennWest California (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($22,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Marist College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than PennWest California (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $16,500 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PennWest California 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 PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/