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Overview |
Marist College | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 82% |
Admission |
Marist College | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Syracuse than Marist College ($61,310.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than Syracuse ($40,106 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 4.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($17,710 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Syracuse University (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 22.1% larger than aid received Marist College ($29,110 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Marist College vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is the same as at Syracuse University (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Syracuse students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/