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Fairfield University SHU Maryland Ithaca College Siena College George Washington UMBC Spelman Quinnipiac Penn State Union College Bryant University| Howard University | Marist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Marist College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Howard | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Howard | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 6,464 students)
Howard vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Marist College?
- Marist College is 43.5% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Marist College than Howard University ($43,900.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Marist College ($28,279 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 8% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,880 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($22,904 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Howard University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,800)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/