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Overview |
Northeastern | Marist College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1200/1378 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 20% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 6,464 students)
Northeastern vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Marist College?
- Northeastern University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Northeastern than Marist College ($59,100.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Marist College ($35,827 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 7.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($17,150 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Northeastern University (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 84.8% larger than aid received Marist College ($42,331 vs. $22,904)
Northeastern vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Northeastern .
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern or Marist 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 Marist College and Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Northeastern University (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Northeastern University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($69,500 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,875)
- Marist College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($268 vs. $288)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/