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Overview |
Marist College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Marist College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 900/1110 | ||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Ferrum College | ||
| 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 Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 855 students)
Marist College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Ferrum College?
- Marist College is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Marist College than Ferrum College ($43,900.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Marist College ($25,558 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 29.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,230 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Ferrum College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 16% larger than aid received Marist College ($26,580 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Ferrum College (80% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $20,000 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $39,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/