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Overview |
Marist College | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 84% |
Admission |
Marist College | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 718 students)
Marist College vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Penn State York?
- Marist College is 200.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($43,900.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Marist College ($18,910 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 171.4% larger than aid received Penn State York ($22,904 vs. $8,440)
Marist College vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Marist College .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Penn State York? 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 York and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Penn State York (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $3,700 more per year than Penn State York 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 York graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Marist College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York 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/