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Overview |
Marist College | PLU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Marist College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Marist College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | PLU | ||
| 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 PLU based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,633 students)
Marist College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at PLU than Marist College ($49,472.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Marist College ($24,825 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 45% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,826 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 59.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($36,435 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or PLU? 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 PLU and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $6,700 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU 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/