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Overview |
Emerson | Marist College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,670 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #215 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,400 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,400 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,310 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,703 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,447 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 97% |
Admission |
Emerson | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,092 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 5,267 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1410 | 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 20, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Emerson | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $268 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Emerson based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 5,670 students)
Emerson vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Marist College?
- Emerson College is 20% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20% higher at Emerson than Marist College ($54,400.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than Emerson ($40,106 vs. $50,703)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 14.7% lower than costs at Emerson College ($17,710 vs. $20,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Emerson College (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emerson College students is 11% larger than aid received Marist College ($26,447 vs. $23,836)
Emerson vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Emerson .
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Emerson (47.5%)
Emerson vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Marist College (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/