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Overview |
Marist College | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Marist College | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Seattle U than Marist College ($50,328.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Marist College ($35,412 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 26.8% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,524 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 35% larger than aid received Marist College ($30,917 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Seattle University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $59,000)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U 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/