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Overview |
Wesley College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Wesley College | 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 | 2.93 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1200/1378 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Wesley College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Marist College?
- Marist College is 63% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at Marist College than Wesley College ($43,900.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 44.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,864 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Wesley College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($22,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Wesley College (80% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/