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Overview |
Marist College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Marist College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $167 |
Diversity |
Marist College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Marist College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,270 students)
Marist College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- Marist College is 520.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY College at Old Westbury for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.5% higher at Marist College than SUNY College at Old Westbury ($43,900.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Old Westbury than Marist College ($12,329 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 48.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,530 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than SUNY College at Old Westbury (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 112.7% larger than aid received SUNY College at Old Westbury ($22,904 vs. $10,768)
Marist College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (80% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $12,400 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $9,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($16,246 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($167 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/