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Overview |
Park University | Marist College | ||
| Location | Parkville, MO | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,662 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | park.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Park University | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,231 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,231 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,330 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,858 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,043 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Park University | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Park University | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Park University | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $268 |
Diversity |
Park University | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Park University | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Park University | 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
- Park University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 6,464 students)
Park University vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Park University or Marist College?
- Marist College is 258.9% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 258.9% higher at Marist College than Park University ($43,900.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than Marist College ($15,858 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 105.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($8,330 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Park University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 225.2% larger than aid received Park University ($22,904 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Park University or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Park University .
Park University vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Park University 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 Park University.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Park University (80% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $9,400 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/