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Overview |
Marist College | Haverford College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Haverford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | haverford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Haverford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $62,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $62,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $23,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $57,999 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 45% |
Admission |
Marist College | Haverford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 5,657 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 804 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 14.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 45% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1430/1540 | ||
| 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 | Haverford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Haverford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $68,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $134 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Haverford College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Haverford College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Haverford College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than Haverford College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,421 students)
Marist College vs. Haverford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Haverford College?
- Haverford College is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Haverford College than Marist College ($62,850.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Haverford College than Marist College ($23,476 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 4.9% lower than costs at Haverford College ($17,150 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Haverford College (96% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Haverford College students is 153.2% larger than aid received Marist College ($57,999 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Haverford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Haverford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Haverford College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Haverford College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Haverford College (14.2%)
Marist College vs. Haverford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Haverford 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 Haverford College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Haverford College is higher than Marist College (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Haverford College earn on average $9,800 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($68,800 vs. $59,000)
- Haverford College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($13,000 vs. $26,000)
- Haverford College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($134 vs. $268)
- More Haverford College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/