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Overview |
Queens College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,001 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #409 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,546 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,434 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,927 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Queens College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,324 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 15,510 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1190 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $268 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Queens College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (17,001 students vs. 6,464 students)
Queens College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Marist College?
- Marist College is 533.5% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195% higher at Marist College than CUNY Queens College ($43,900.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Marist College ($6,434 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 10.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,546 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 188.9% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($22,904 vs. $7,927)
Queens College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Queens College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Queens College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than CUNY Queens College (80% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $26,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($113 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/