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Overview |
Marist College | ONU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 3,042 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #231 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $36,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $36,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $26,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $26,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Marist College | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 3,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1173/1376 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Marist College | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | ONU | ||
| 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 ONU based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 3,042 students)
Marist College vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or ONU?
- Marist College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Marist College than Ohio Northern University ($45,330.00 vs. $36,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Marist College ($26,396 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 34.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,200 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Ohio Northern University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Northern University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($26,120 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or ONU? 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 ONU and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Ohio Northern University (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More ONU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/