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Overview |
Marist College | UB | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Marist College | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Marist College | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $201 |
Diversity |
Marist College | UB | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Marist College | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or UB?
- Marist College is 520.9% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.7% higher at Marist College than University at Buffalo ($43,900.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Marist College ($18,524 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 5.8% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,212 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than University at Buffalo (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 168.8% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($22,904 vs. $8,521)
Marist College vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or UB? 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 UB and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than University at Buffalo (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $600 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,000)
- UB graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($201 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/