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Overview |
Marist College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $19,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $7,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Marist College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 643 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| 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 New Kensington based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 456 students)
Marist College vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Penn State New Kensington?
- Marist College is 227.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.4% higher at Marist College than Penn State New Kensington ($45,330.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than Marist College ($19,294 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 31.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,448 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Penn State New Kensington (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 219.9% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($23,836 vs. $7,450)
Marist College vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or Marist College .
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Penn State New Kensington (80% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Marist College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State New Kensington graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State New Kensington 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/