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Overview |
Marist College | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Marist College | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Juniata 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 Juniata College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,212 students)
Marist College vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Juniata College?
- Juniata College is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($53,256.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Juniata College than Marist College ($53,256.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than Marist College ($29,926 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 31.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,050 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 57.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($36,116 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Juniata 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 Juniata College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Juniata College (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,100)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/