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Overview |
Marist College | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 2,439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #220 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $15,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $31,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $24,793 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Marist College | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 3,614 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 2,873 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1170/1330 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Marist College | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Nazareth College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 2,439 students)
Marist College vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Nazareth College?
- Marist College is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Marist College than Nazareth College ($45,330.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than Marist College ($31,321 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 13.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,620 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Marist College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 4% larger than aid received Marist College ($24,793 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Nazareth College (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $44,900)
- Marist College students graduate with a $501 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,501)
- Marist College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/