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RPI Clarkson Fairfield University SHU UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT| Marist College | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marist College | RIT | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 16,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #172 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $53,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $53,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $39,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $29,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Marist College | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 23,976 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 16,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Marist College | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Marist College | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (16,615 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($53,720.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at RIT than Marist College ($53,720.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than RIT ($39,364 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 14.5% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,978 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Marist College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rochester Institute of Technology students is 27.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($29,122 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or RIT ? 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 RIT and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $5,900 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/