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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Marist College | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,669 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,858 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,858 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,334 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,172 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,463 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,560 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,185 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.3% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 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 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 1,669 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Marist College?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Marist College ($61,858.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Marist College ($33,172 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 2.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($17,334 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Marist College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 99.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($47,463 vs. $23,836)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (57.3%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $1,200 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/