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Overview |
Marist College | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 5,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $40,308 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $40,308 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $16,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $28,508 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $28,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Marist College | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 6,414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 5,866 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 1023/1270 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Marist College | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | Wilkes | ||
| 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 5,198 students)
Marist College vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Wilkes?
- Marist College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Marist College than Wilkes University ($45,330.00 vs. $40,308.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Marist College ($28,508 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 10.6% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,006 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Marist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 19.6% larger than aid received Marist College ($28,507 vs. $23,836)
Marist College vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.56) as students at Wilkes (3.56)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist College or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Wilkes University (80% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $800 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $58,200)
- Wilkes University and Marist College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wilkes University and Marist College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/