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Overview |
Marist College | CUW | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Marist College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | |||
| 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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $247 |
Diversity |
Marist College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | CUW | ||
| 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 CUW based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,988 students)
Marist College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or CUW?
- Marist College is 34% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Marist College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($43,900.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Marist College ($24,485 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 41% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,160 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 2.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($23,477 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at CUW (3.52)
- CUW has a higher acceptance rate (70.4%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or CUW? 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 CUW and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $12,900 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $2,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $26,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/