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Overview |
Marist College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 867 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $63,802 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $63,802 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $35,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $47,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Marist College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 2,825 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 1,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 48% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1290/1413 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Marist College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Bennington | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 867 students)
Marist College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($63,802.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Bennington than Marist College ($63,802.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennington College than Marist College ($35,108 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 5.3% lower than costs at Bennington College ($17,710 vs. $18,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Marist College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 100.8% larger than aid received Marist College ($47,860 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Bennington (48%)
Marist College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Bennington College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $27,300 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College and Marist College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bennington College and Marist College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennington students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/