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Overview |
Marist College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,959 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #88 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | muhlenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $57,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $57,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $13,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $32,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $38,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Marist College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 4,329 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1200/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $63,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,490 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Marist College | Muhlenberg College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Muhlenberg College | ||
| 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 Muhlenberg College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,959 students)
Marist College vs. Muhlenberg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Muhlenberg College?
- Muhlenberg College is 30.5% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($57,270.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.5% higher at Muhlenberg College than Marist College ($57,270.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muhlenberg College than Marist College ($32,926 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muhlenberg College are 27.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,440 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muhlenberg College than Marist College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muhlenberg College students is 67.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($38,412 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Muhlenberg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Muhlenberg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Muhlenberg College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Muhlenberg College (3.44)
- Muhlenberg College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Muhlenberg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Muhlenberg College is higher than Marist College (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Muhlenberg College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($63,700 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $490 lower median federal student loan debt than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,490)
- Marist College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Muhlenberg College graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Muhlenberg 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/