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Overview |
Marist College | RIC | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
Marist College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $219 |
Diversity |
Marist College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Marist College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 5,787 students)
Marist College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or RIC?
- Marist College is 363% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at Marist College than Rhode Island College ($43,900.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Marist College ($11,014 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 27.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,414 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Rhode Island College (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 203.9% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($22,904 vs. $7,537)
Marist College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or RIC? 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 RIC and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Rhode Island College (80% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $17,000 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $26,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/