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Overview |
Marist College | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 50% |
Admission |
Marist College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
Marist College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Marist College | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | LGCNHS | ||
| 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 LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,775 students)
Marist College vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or LGCNHS?
- Marist College is 44.4% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.4% higher at Marist College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($43,900.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than Marist College ($33,047 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 55.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,000 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 273.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($22,904 vs. $6,133)
Marist College vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Marist College .
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Marist College vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Marist College.
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $7,700 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS 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/