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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Marist College?
- Saint Anselm College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Saint Anselm College than Marist College ($43,940.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Anselm College than Marist College ($35,080 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 7.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,000 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Marist College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 22% larger than aid received Marist College ($27,936 vs. $22,904)
Saint Anselm College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Saint Anselm College (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College 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/