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Overview |
ECSU | Marist College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
ECSU | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
ECSU | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $268 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
ECSU | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Marist College is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Marist College?
- Marist College is 580.2% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 353.5% higher at Marist College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($45,330.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Marist College ($21,205 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 2.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($17,258 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Eastern Connecticut State University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 141.6% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($23,836 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Marist College (64.7%)
ECSU vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (80% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $12,600 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/