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Overview |
Marist College | Villanova | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 52% |
Admission |
Marist College | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Marist College | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 6,464 students)
Marist College vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Villanova?
- Villanova University is 38.4% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($60,768.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.4% higher at Villanova than Marist College ($60,768.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Marist College ($34,837 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 6.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,087 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Villanova University (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 87% larger than aid received Marist College ($42,834 vs. $22,904)
Marist College vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Marist College vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Marist College (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $26,100 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $497 lower median federal student loan debt than Villanova graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,497)
- Marist College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Villanova graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/