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Overview |
Marist College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
Marist College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Marist College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Bucknell | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,787 students)
Marist College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Bucknell than Marist College ($61,408.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than Bucknell ($39,364 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 11.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,358 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Bucknell University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 64.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($37,775 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Marist College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Marist College (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell 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/