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Overview |
Marist College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 15,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #43 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | cmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $62,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $62,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $17,468 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $32,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $47,550 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 49% |
Admission |
Marist College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 33,707 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 3,843 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 44.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Marist College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Carnegie Mellon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carnegie Mellon University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (15,596 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. Carnegie Mellon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Carnegie Mellon?
- Carnegie Mellon University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($62,260.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Carnegie Mellon than Marist College ($62,260.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carnegie Mellon University than Marist College ($32,964 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carnegie Mellon University are 1.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($17,468 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Carnegie Mellon University (97% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carnegie Mellon University students is 99.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($47,550 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Carnegie Mellon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Carnegie Mellon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carnegie Mellon or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Carnegie Mellon students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Carnegie Mellon (11.4%)
Marist College vs. Carnegie Mellon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Carnegie Mellon? 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 Carnegie Mellon and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Carnegie Mellon is higher than Marist College (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn on average $43,700 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,250)
- Marist College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Carnegie Mellon graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Carnegie Mellon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/