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Overview |
Princeton | Marist College | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,922 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,710 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,710 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,380 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,811 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $60,629 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 97% |
Admission |
Princeton | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,644 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,782 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 76.7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Princeton | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $268 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Princeton | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (8,922 students vs. 6,452 students)
Princeton vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Marist College?
- Princeton University is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($59,710.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Princeton than Marist College ($59,710.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Marist College ($19,811 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 9.4% lower than costs at Princeton University ($17,710 vs. $19,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Princeton University (97% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 154.4% larger than aid received Marist College ($60,629 vs. $23,836)
Princeton vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Princeton .
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than Princeton (4.5%)
Princeton vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton 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 Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Marist College (96% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $54,900 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $59,000)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($7,500 vs. $26,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($77 vs. $268)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/