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Overview |
Marist College | SFC | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Marist College | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $252 |
Diversity |
Marist College | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Marist College | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 SFC based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,661 students)
Marist College vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or SFC?
- Marist College is 61.5% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Marist College than St. Francis College ($43,900.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Marist College ($18,602 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 5% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($17,150 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Marist College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 32.4% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($22,904 vs. $17,294)
Marist College vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or SFC? 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 SFC and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than St. Francis College (80% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $9,000 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($24,425 vs. $26,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/