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Overview |
Marist College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Marist College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $332 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Marist College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,830 students)
Marist College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Claflin University?
- Marist College is 166.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.4% higher at Marist College than Claflin University ($43,900.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Marist College ($19,951 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 80.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($9,480 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Claflin University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 67.1% larger than aid received Claflin University ($22,904 vs. $13,707)
Marist College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Claflin University (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $28,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $30,700)
- Marist College students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $32,184)
- Marist College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($268 vs. $332)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/