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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate Fairfield University George Washington SHU| Boston University | Marist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Marist College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 96% |
Admission |
BU | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
BU | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
BU | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 55% | ||
Campus |
BU | 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
- Boston University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 6,464 students)
BU vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Marist College?
- Boston University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at BU than Marist College ($61,050.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Marist College ($27,829 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 1.5% lower than costs at Boston University ($17,150 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Boston University (96% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 125.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($51,565 vs. $22,904)
BU vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Marist College (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/