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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Marist College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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 Catholic University of America based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,968 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Marist College?
- Catholic University of America is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Catholic University of America than Marist College ($53,040.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Catholic University of America than Marist College ($36,031 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 2.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,670 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Marist College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 50.4% larger than aid received Marist College ($34,449 vs. $22,904)
Catholic University of America vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Catholic University of America (3.52)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Catholic University of America vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Catholic University of America (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $400 more per year than Catholic University of America graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $58,600)
- Marist College students graduate with a $106 lower median federal student loan debt than Catholic University of America graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,106)
- Marist College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Catholic University of America graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Catholic University of America students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/