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Overview |
Marist College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,399 students)
Marist College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Saint Michael's College than Marist College ($47,640.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Marist College ($27,700 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 14.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,995 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 62.3% larger than aid received Marist College ($37,162 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Marist College (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $52,600)
- Marist College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/