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Overview |
Marist College | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 5,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #268 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $35,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $35,848 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $14,804 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $27,386 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $27,096 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Marist College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 4,244 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 2,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1145/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $211 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 5,047 students)
Marist College vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Lipscomb?
- Marist College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Marist College than Lipscomb University ($45,330.00 vs. $35,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Marist College ($27,386 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 19.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,804 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Marist College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 13.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($27,096 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Lipscomb University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/