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Overview |
Marist College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Marist College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Marist College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,026 students)
Marist College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Arcadia than Marist College ($46,430.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Marist College ($29,692 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 25% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,720 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 35.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($30,934 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Arcadia University (80% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,400)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/