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Overview |
Marist College | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Marist College | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Jefferson?
- Marist College is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Marist College than Thomas Jefferson University ($45,330.00 vs. $44,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Marist College ($29,097 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 2.7% lower than costs at Marist College ($17,246 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Marist College ($33,063 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Marist College.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $63,900 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $59,000)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/