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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Fairfield University SHU Elon| Marist College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marist College | JMU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Marist College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $216 |
Diversity |
Marist College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Marist College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or JMU?
- Marist College is 472.8% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.4% higher at Marist College than James Madison University ($45,330.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Marist College ($26,317 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 40.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,584 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than James Madison University (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 434.9% larger than aid received James Madison University ($23,836 vs. $4,456)
Marist College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or JMU? 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 JMU and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Marist College (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $59,000)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($216 vs. $268)
- More JMU 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/