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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion Fairfield University UVA UMBC SHU UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary| Marist College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marist College | Mason | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Marist College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $204 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Marist College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Mason?
- Marist College is 348.2% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Marist College than George Mason University ($43,900.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Marist College ($18,479 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 30.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,120 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than George Mason University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 112.9% larger than aid received George Mason University ($22,904 vs. $10,760)
Marist College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Mason? 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 Mason and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than George Mason University (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $59,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($204 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/