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Overview |
Marist College | CBU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Marist College | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,934 students)
Marist College vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or CBU?
- Marist College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Marist College than Christian Brothers University ($43,900.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Marist College ($18,612 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 67.8% lower than costs at Marist College ($10,220 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($26,964 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or CBU? 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 CBU and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Christian Brothers University (80% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $8,400 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,600)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/