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Overview |
Marist College | SPU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Marist College | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $264 |
Diversity |
Marist College | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | SPU | ||
| 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,118 students)
Marist College vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or SPU?
- Marist College is 20.3% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Marist College than Seattle Pacific University ($43,900.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Marist College ($26,549 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 19% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,409 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than Marist College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 10.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($25,359 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or SPU? 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 SPU and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Seattle Pacific University (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $8,600 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $397 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($264 vs. $268)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/