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Overview |
Marist College | Penn State | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 44% |
Admission |
Marist College | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Penn State?
- Marist College is 139% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Marist College than Penn State Main Campus ($43,900.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Marist College ($26,747 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 34.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,744 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Penn State Main Campus (96% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 127.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($22,904 vs. $10,066)
Marist College vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Marist College .
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Marist College vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Marist College (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $55,300)
- Marist College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Marist College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/