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Overview |
Marist College | Albright College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 1,652 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $27,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $27,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $13,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $22,116 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $22,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 5,366 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 4,623 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Marist College | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Albright College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Albright College based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 1,652 students)
Marist College vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Albright College?
- Marist College is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $27,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Marist College than Albright College ($45,330.00 vs. $27,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Marist College ($22,116 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 26.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,954 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Albright College ($23,836 vs. $22,201)
Marist College vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Albright 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 Albright College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Albright College (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $9,500 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,500)
- Marist College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/