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Overview |
Marist College | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Marist College | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Gonzaga than Marist College ($49,800.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Marist College ($38,727 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 24.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,794 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 20.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($27,601 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Marist College (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $394 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,394)
- Marist College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/