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Overview |
Marist College | Pitt | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Marist College | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $278 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Pitt?
- Marist College is 122.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Marist College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($43,900.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Marist College ($24,286 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 38.8% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,360 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 109.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($22,904 vs. $10,919)
Marist College vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Marist College vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $58,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,909)
- Marist College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/