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Overview |
Nichols | Marist College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Nichols | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 |
Nichols | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Nichols | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Marist College?
- Marist College is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Nichols for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Marist College than Nichols College ($43,900.00 vs. $37,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Marist College ($27,192 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 21.5% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,110 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 15.8% larger than aid received Marist College ($26,515 vs. $22,904)
Nichols vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Nichols .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Nichols (2.9)
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Nichols vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Marist 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 Marist College and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Nichols College (80% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Nichols graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,800)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/