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Overview |
City Tech | Marist College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
City Tech | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 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 | Sep 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $268 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City Tech | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 54% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 6,452 students)
City Tech vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Marist College?
- Marist College is 554.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 204.6% higher at Marist College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($45,330.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Marist College ($5,417 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 23% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($17,710 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 201.6% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($23,836 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Marist College (64.7%)
City Tech vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (80% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $16,000 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($109 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/