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Overview |
Marist College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | McKeesport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $19,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $10,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Marist College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 672 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Marist College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $277 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Penn State Greater Allegheny | ||
| 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 363 students)
Marist College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Penn State Greater Allegheny?
- Marist College is 217.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Greater Allegheny for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Marist College than Penn State Greater Allegheny ($43,900.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Greater Allegheny than Marist College ($19,505 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Greater Allegheny are 40% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,254 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Penn State Greater Allegheny (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 123% larger than aid received Penn State Greater Allegheny ($22,904 vs. $10,269)
Marist College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Greater Allegheny or Marist College .
- Penn State Greater Allegheny has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Penn State Greater Allegheny Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Penn State Greater Allegheny? 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 Penn State Greater Allegheny and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Penn State Greater Allegheny (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $55,300)
- Marist College students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Marist College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Greater Allegheny graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Greater Allegheny students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/