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Overview |
Marist College | USMMA | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 7% |
Admission |
Marist College | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $67 |
Diversity |
Marist College | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 961 students)
Marist College vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or USMMA?
- Marist College is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Marist College than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($45,330.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Marist College ($5,173 vs. $40,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than United States Merchant Marine Academy (97% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 444.9% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($23,836 vs. $4,374)
Marist College vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than USMMA (32.5%)
Marist College vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Marist College.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $33,400 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $59,000)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $19,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($6,500 vs. $26,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $201 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($67 vs. $268)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/