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Overview |
Marist College | VCU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Marist College | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $240 |
Diversity |
Marist College | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or VCU?
- Marist College is 252.8% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Marist College than Virginia Commonwealth University ($45,330.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Marist College ($22,852 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 9.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,119 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Marist College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 91.7% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($23,836 vs. $12,433)
Marist College vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or VCU? 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 VCU and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $11,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/