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Overview |
George Washington | Marist College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 96% |
Admission |
George Washington | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
George Washington | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 55% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 6,464 students)
George Washington vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Marist College?
- George Washington University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at George Washington than Marist College ($62,110.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than George Washington ($39,364 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 9.1% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,720 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than George Washington University (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($35,257 vs. $22,904)
George Washington vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or George Washington .
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Marist College (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $21,500 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $59,000)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/