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Overview |
AU | Marist College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 96% |
Admission |
AU | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
AU | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 55% | ||
Campus |
AU | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 6,464 students)
AU vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Marist College?
- American University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at AU than Marist College ($53,070.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than AU ($39,364 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 9.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,706 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than American University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($27,138 vs. $22,904)
AU vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than American University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $59,000)
- American University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- AU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/