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Overview |
Marist College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Marist College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Marist College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- Marist College is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 3,757 students)
Marist College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Mary Washington College?
- Marist College is 391.2% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Marist College than University of Mary Washington ($43,900.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Marist College ($21,863 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 41.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($12,090 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than University of Mary Washington (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 153.2% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($22,904 vs. $9,046)
Marist College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than University of Mary Washington (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- Mary Washington College 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 Mary Washington College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/