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Fairfield University SHU Ithaca College Siena College Quinnipiac Drew University Monmouth University Union College Bryant University Bard College FDU Endicott College| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Marist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Marist College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,778 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #368 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,578 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,578 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,102 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,472 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,882 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
FDU | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,457 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 4,246 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
FDU | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 54% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 2,778 students)
FDU vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Marist College?
- Marist College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Marist College than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($45,330.00 vs. $34,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Marist College ($26,472 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham are 10% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,102 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Marist College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 8.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($25,882 vs. $23,836)
FDU vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or FDU .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at FDU (3.42)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Marist College (64.7%)
FDU vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $6,100 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $52,900)
- Marist College and FDU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Marist College and FDU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/