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Overview |
Marist College | URI | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Marist College | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Marist College | URI | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Marist College | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | URI | ||
| 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 of Rhode Island is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or URI?
- Marist College is 221.1% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Marist College than University of Rhode Island ($45,330.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Marist College ($20,964 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 18.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,900 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Marist College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 86.2% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($23,836 vs. $12,803)
Marist College vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or URI? 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 URI and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than University of Rhode Island (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $2,800 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $2,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,438 vs. $26,000)
- URI graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/