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Overview |
Marist College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Marist College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 24/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $171 |
Diversity |
Marist College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Marist College | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 2,704 students)
Marist College vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or SUNY Poly?
- Marist College is 541.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.1% higher at Marist College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($45,330.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Marist College ($14,646 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 20.1% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,750 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 192.9% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($23,836 vs. $8,137)
Marist College vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (78.4%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (80% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $5,800 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($16,585 vs. $26,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($171 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/