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Overview |
Marist College | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Marist College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 University of Scranton based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,731 students)
Marist College vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or University of Scranton?
- University of Scranton is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($49,912.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at University of Scranton than Marist College ($49,912.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Marist College ($35,526 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 4% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,490 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Marist College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Scranton students is 31.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($30,218 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than University of Scranton (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $3,100 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/