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Overview |
Marist College | St John's | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Marist College | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marist College | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Marist College | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($46,230.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at St John's than Marist College ($46,230.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Marist College ($26,052 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 9.6% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($17,150 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 42.4% larger than aid received Marist College ($32,626 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St John's (3.5)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or St John's? 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 St John's and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than St John's University New York (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $2,400 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $59,000)
- St John's University New York and Marist College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- St John's University New York and Marist College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/