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Overview |
Marist College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 1,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #178 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $54,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $54,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $27,929 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $42,682 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 5,045 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 2,953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 9.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Marist College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $299 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Allegheny 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 1,231 students)
Marist College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($54,300.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Allegheny College than Marist College ($54,300.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Marist College ($27,929 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 28.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,796 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 79.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($42,682 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Allegheny College (58.5%)
Marist College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is the same as at Allegheny College (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $55,200)
- Marist College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $29,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($268 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/