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Overview |
Marist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Marist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,137 students)
Marist College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Dickinson College than Marist College ($60,776.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than Marist College ($37,610 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 7.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,938 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 72.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($39,554 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Marist College .
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Marist College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Dickinson College? 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 Dickinson College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Marist College (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $59,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Dickinson College 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/