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Overview |
PLNU | Marist College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
PLNU | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
PLNU | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 55% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Marist College?
- Marist College is 8.7% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Marist College than Point Loma Nazarene University ($43,900.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Marist College ($34,933 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 45.3% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,800 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($22,904 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or PLNU .
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Marist College (62.8%)
PLNU vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $5,500 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU 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/