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Overview |
Marist College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 1,984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #700 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $40,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $40,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $13,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $23,732 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $31,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 2,441 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1070/1270 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Seton Hill 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
- Marist College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 1,984 students)
Marist College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Seton Hill University?
- Marist College is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Marist College than Seton Hill University ($45,330.00 vs. $40,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Marist College ($23,732 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 28.5% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,778 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($31,017 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Seton Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Seton Hill University (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $41,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/