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Overview |
Marist College | Penn | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 28,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #23 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | upenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Penn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $56,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $56,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $17,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $26,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $57,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 46% |
Admission |
Marist College | Penn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 54,588 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 3,549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 6.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 67.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Penn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Penn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $123,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,633 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $213 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Penn | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Marist College | Penn | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Penn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (28,201 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Penn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Penn?
- University of Pennsylvania is 28% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($56,212.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at Penn than Marist College ($56,212.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pennsylvania than Marist College ($26,123 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Pennsylvania ($17,150 vs. $17,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pennsylvania students is 149.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($57,175 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Penn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Penn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Penn students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Penn (6.5%)
Marist College vs. Penn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Penn? 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 Penn and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Penn is higher than Marist College (96% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn on average $64,600 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($123,600 vs. $59,000)
- University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $5,367 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($20,633 vs. $26,000)
- Penn graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Penn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/