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Overview |
Marist College | LVC | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Marist College | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Marist College | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,080 students)
Marist College vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at LVC than Marist College ($47,240.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Marist College ($26,743 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 29.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,220 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 53.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($35,245 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- LVC has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or LVC? 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 LVC and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Lebanon Valley College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $11,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,500)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/