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Overview |
Marist College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Marist College | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,021 students)
Marist College vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Elizabethtown College?
- Marist College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at Marist College than Elizabethtown College ($43,900.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than Marist College ($26,723 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 35.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,642 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 7% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($22,904 vs. $21,405)
Marist College vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Elizabethtown College (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $7,200 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $51,800)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/