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Overview |
BC | Marist College | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 97% |
Admission |
BC | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $268 |
Diversity |
BC | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 54% | ||
Campus |
BC | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 6,452 students)
BC vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Marist College?
- Boston College is 46.5% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.5% higher at BC than Marist College ($66,410.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Marist College ($32,590 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 4.3% lower than costs at Boston College ($17,710 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Boston College (97% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 114.4% larger than aid received Marist College ($51,099 vs. $23,836)
BC vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Marist College (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $31,900 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $59,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,000)
- BC graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($196 vs. $268)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/