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Overview |
TU | Marist College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 97% |
Admission |
TU | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $268 |
Diversity |
TU | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 54% | ||
Campus |
TU | Marist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 6,452 students)
TU vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Marist College?
- Marist College is 514.1% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.8% higher at Marist College than Towson University ($45,330.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Marist College ($15,064 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 13.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,644 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Towson University (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 106.1% larger than aid received Towson University ($23,836 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Marist College (64.7%)
TU vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Towson University (80% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $5,500 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $26,000)
- TU graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($183 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/