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Overview |
Marist College | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Marist College | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Marist College | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Susquahanna | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,231 students)
Marist College vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 24% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Susquahanna than Marist College ($54,440.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Marist College ($28,605 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 14.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,960 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Susquehanna University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 78.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($40,914 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Susquehanna University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/