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Overview |
Marist College | Brown | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 11,189 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #11 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | brown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Brown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $62,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $62,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $15,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $55,847 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 46% |
Admission |
Marist College | Brown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 50,649 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 5.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 67% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 34/36 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Brown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Brown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 95% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $87,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $155 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Brown | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Marist College | Brown | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Brown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brown University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (11,189 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Brown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Brown?
- Brown University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($62,680.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at Brown than Marist College ($62,680.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brown University than Marist College ($26,723 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown University are 8.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,840 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Brown University (96% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Brown University students is 143.8% larger than aid received Marist College ($55,847 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Brown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Brown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Brown students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Brown (5.1%)
Marist College vs. Brown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Brown? 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 Brown and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Brown is higher than Marist College (95% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Brown University earn on average $28,600 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($87,600 vs. $59,000)
- Brown University students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- Brown graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More Brown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/