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Overview |
Marist College | TCU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
Marist College | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Marist College | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at TCU than Marist College ($53,890.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than TCU ($39,364 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 20.4% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,250 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Texas Christian University (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($28,048 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than TCU (56.1%)
Marist College vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or TCU? 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 TCU and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Texas Christian University (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $1,400 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/