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Overview |
Marist College | USciences | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Marist College | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marist College | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Marist College | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | USciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,420 students)
Marist College vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or USciences?
- Marist College is 70.2% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Marist College than University of the Sciences ($43,900.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 2.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($17,150 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than University of the Sciences (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($22,904 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Marist College (3.56)
Marist College vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or USciences? 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 USciences and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than University of the Sciences (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $32,100 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/