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Overview |
Marist College | Cedarville University | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Cedarville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 5,374 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | cedarville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Cedarville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $35,878 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $35,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $9,094 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $27,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $19,938 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 3,381 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1110/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Marist College | Cedarville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Cedarville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Cedarville University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Cedarville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 5,374 students)
Marist College vs. Cedarville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Cedarville University?
- Marist College is 26.3% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Marist College than Cedarville University ($45,330.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Marist College ($27,047 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 94.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($9,094 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($23,836 vs. $19,938)
Marist College vs. Cedarville University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Cedarville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedarville University or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Cedarville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Cedarville 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 Cedarville University and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Cedarville University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/