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Overview |
Marist College | Temple | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Marist College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Marist College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Temple?
- Marist College is 114.7% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Marist College than Temple University ($45,330.00 vs. $36,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Marist College ($29,641 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 4.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,968 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Temple University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 100.5% larger than aid received Temple University ($23,836 vs. $11,891)
Marist College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Temple? 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 Temple and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Temple University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $56,300)
- Temple University and Marist College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Temple University and Marist College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/