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Overview |
Marist College | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Marist College | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Bryant University | ||
| 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 Bryant University based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,536 students)
Marist College vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Bryant University than Marist College ($48,432.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than Bryant University ($39,364 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 3.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,534 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Marist College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Marist College ($25,615 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Bryant University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/