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Overview |
Marist College | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #974 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Marist College | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 970/1120 | ||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Marist College | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Wilson College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,360 students)
Marist College vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Wilson College?
- Marist College is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Marist College than Wilson College ($43,900.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Marist College ($23,923 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 43.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,968 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 60.8% larger than aid received Wilson College ($22,904 vs. $14,241)
Marist College vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Wilson College (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $24,300 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College 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/