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Overview |
Marist College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Marist College ($49,410.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Marist College ($33,777 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 12.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,285 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Marist College ($29,822 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Saint Joseph's University (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/