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Overview |
Ithaca College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Ithaca College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Marist College?
- Ithaca College is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Ithaca College than Marist College ($48,126.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Marist College ($35,858 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 7.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,934 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 29.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($29,677 vs. $22,904)
Ithaca College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Ithaca College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Ithaca College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $2,900 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Ithaca College 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/