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Overview |
Marist College | Belmont | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 8,862 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #312 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | belmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Belmont | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $39,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $39,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $14,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $37,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $22,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Marist College | Belmont | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 8,950 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1160/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | Belmont | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Belmont | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,780 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $225 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Belmont | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Marist College | Belmont | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Belmont | ||
| 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
- Belmont University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (8,862 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. Belmont Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Belmont?
- Marist College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Belmont for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $39,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Marist College than Belmont University ($45,330.00 vs. $39,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belmont University than Marist College ($37,558 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belmont University are 23.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,290 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Belmont University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 4% larger than aid received Belmont University ($23,836 vs. $22,922)
Marist College vs. Belmont Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Belmont? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belmont or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Belmont students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Belmont has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Belmont Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Belmont? 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 Belmont and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Belmont University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Belmont graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $49,100)
- Belmont University students graduate with a $4,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,780 vs. $26,000)
- Belmont graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($225 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belmont students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/