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Overview |
Unity College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Unity College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Unity College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Unity College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Unity College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Unity College | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Unity College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,281 students)
Unity College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or Marist College?
- Marist College is 289.2% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 289.2% higher at Marist College than Unity College ($43,900.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than Marist College ($18,554 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 41.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,104 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Unity College (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 561% larger than aid received Unity College ($22,904 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Unity College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity College 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Unity College (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $23,900 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $35,100)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Unity College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Unity College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Unity College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/