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Overview |
Marist College | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Marist College | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,363 students)
Marist College vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Castleton State College?
- Marist College is 271% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at Marist College than Castleton State College ($43,900.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Marist College ($16,791 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 38.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,404 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 76.1% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($22,904 vs. $13,007)
Marist College vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Castleton State College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Castleton State 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 Castleton State College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Castleton State College (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $21,400 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Castleton State College 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 Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/