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Overview |
Marist College | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $373 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 856 students)
Marist College vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Peirce College?
- Marist College is 204.9% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.9% higher at Marist College than Peirce College ($43,900.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Marist College ($9,621 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 169% lower than costs at Marist College ($6,376 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 165.1% larger than aid received Peirce College ($22,904 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Marist College .
Marist College vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Peirce 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 Peirce College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Peirce College (80% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Peirce College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,800)
- Marist College students graduate with a $10,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $36,125)
- Marist College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($268 vs. $373)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/