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Overview |
Columbia | Marist College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,782 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #22 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbia.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,570 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,570 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,286 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,058 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,061 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 96% |
Admission |
Columbia | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 60,879 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 3.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 64.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $107,600 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
Columbia | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Columbia | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Columbia | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia University in the City of New York is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (34,782 students vs. 6,464 students)
Columbia vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia or Marist College?
- Columbia University in the City of New York is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($62,570.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Columbia than Marist College ($62,570.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia University in the City of New York than Marist College ($22,058 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia University in the City of New York are 5.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,286 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Columbia University in the City of New York (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia University in the City of New York students is 166.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($61,061 vs. $22,904)
Columbia vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Columbia .
- Accepted freshman Columbia students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Columbia (3.9%)
Columbia vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Columbia is higher than Marist College (93% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York earn on average $48,600 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($107,600 vs. $59,000)
- Columbia University in the City of New York students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Columbia graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/