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Overview |
Marist College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
Marist College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 888 students)
Marist College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Marist College is 200.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at Marist College than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($43,900.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Marist College ($18,142 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 32.1% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,984 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Penn State Lehigh Valley (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 131.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($22,904 vs. $9,886)
Marist College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Marist College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/