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Overview |
Marist College | Wells | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marist College | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Marist College | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 357 students)
Marist College vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Wells?
- Marist College is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Wells for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Marist College than Wells College ($43,900.00 vs. $32,362.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wells College than Marist College ($20,601 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wells College are 15.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,800 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is 23.2% larger than aid received Marist College ($28,212 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Wells Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wells (3.25)
- Wells has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Wells? 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 Wells and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Wells College (80% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Wells graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $39,500)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wells students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/