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Overview |
Marist College | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 1,063 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #293 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $46,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $46,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $14,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $20,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $40,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 3,225 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 2,189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1070/1273 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Marist College | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Lycoming 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 1,063 students)
Marist College vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($46,720.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Lycoming College than Marist College ($46,720.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than Marist College ($20,733 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 21.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,612 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 70.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($40,733 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Lycoming College has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Lycoming 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 Lycoming College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Lycoming College (80% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $10,200 more per year than Lycoming College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $48,800)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lycoming College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Lycoming College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lycoming College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/