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Overview |
EC | Marist College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
EC | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
EC | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
EC | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 54% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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 EC based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Marist College?
- Marist College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Marist College than Elmira College ($45,330.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Marist College ($24,551 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 26.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,990 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($26,386 vs. $23,836)
EC vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Marist College (64.7%)
EC vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Elmira College (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $13,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/