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Overview |
Marist College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,573 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $34,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $34,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $11,792 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $23,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $24,493 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Marist College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 1,006 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 1,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1150/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $229 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,573 students)
Marist College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Marist College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Roberts Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Marist College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($43,900.00 vs. $34,788.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roberts Wesleyan College than Marist College ($23,341 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 45.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,792 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Marist College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 6.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($24,493 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Roberts Wesleyan College has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Roberts Wesleyan College (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $14,800 more per year than Roberts Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $44,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($22,225 vs. $26,000)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roberts Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/