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Overview |
Marist College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at Drexel than Marist College ($56,595.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Marist College ($39,267 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 1% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,980 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Marist College ($33,861 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Drexel University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,243)
- Marist College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/