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Overview |
Marist College | UArts | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,313 students)
Marist College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at UArts than Marist College ($50,950.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than UArts ($39,364 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 4.7% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($17,150 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 11.2% larger than aid received Marist College ($25,460 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Marist College .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or UArts? 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 UArts and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than The University of the Arts (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $24,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $34,500)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/