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Overview |
Marist College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Marist College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 686 students)
Marist College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Paul Smith's College?
- Marist College is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Marist College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($43,900.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Marist College ($25,056 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science are 10.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,546 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 7.2% larger than aid received Marist College ($24,545 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (80% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $22,300 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/