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Overview |
Marist College | EMU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Marist College | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Marist College | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | EMU | ||
| 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 EMU based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,334 students)
Marist College vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or EMU?
- Marist College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Marist College than Eastern Mennonite University ($43,900.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Marist College ($23,783 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 40.1% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,240 vs. $17,150)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marist College as Eastern Mennonite University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 33% larger than aid received Marist College ($30,460 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or EMU? 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 EMU and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $15,100 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/