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Overview |
Marist College | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 1,932 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #350 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $50,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $50,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $28,109 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $35,322 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 2,328 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 1,943 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Marist College | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $272 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Marist College | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Wagner College | ||
| 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 Wagner College based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 1,932 students)
Marist College vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($50,200.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Wagner College than Marist College ($50,200.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than Marist College ($28,109 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 13.5% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,600 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 48.2% larger than aid received Marist College ($35,322 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Wagner College? 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 Wagner College and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Wagner College (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,379)
- Marist College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($268 vs. $272)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/