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Overview |
Marist College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 6,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | buffalostate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $16,716 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $13,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Marist College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 15,943 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 12,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Buffalo State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,409 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $221 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Marist College | Buffalo State College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Buffalo State 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
- SUNY College at Buffalo is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (6,470 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. Buffalo State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Buffalo State College?
- Marist College is 541.2% more expensive to attend than Buffalo State College for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.2% higher at Marist College than SUNY College at Buffalo ($45,330.00 vs. $17,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Buffalo than Marist College ($13,735 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Buffalo are 5.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,716 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than SUNY College at Buffalo (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 167.2% larger than aid received SUNY College at Buffalo ($23,836 vs. $8,921)
Marist College vs. Buffalo State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Buffalo State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Buffalo State College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Buffalo State College (2.84)
- Buffalo State College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Buffalo State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Buffalo State 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 Buffalo State College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than SUNY College at Buffalo (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Buffalo State College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $40,700)
- SUNY College at Buffalo students graduate with a $4,591 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,409 vs. $26,000)
- Buffalo State College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($221 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Buffalo State College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/