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Overview |
Marist College | Providence | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
Marist College | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Marist College | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,473 students)
Marist College vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Providence?
- Providence College is 29.8% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Providence than Marist College ($56,980.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than Providence ($39,364 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 3.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,540 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Providence College (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Marist College ($30,971 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Providence (52.8%)
Marist College vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Providence? 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 Providence and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Marist College (85% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/