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Overview |
Tufts | Marist College | ||
| Location | Medford, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,431 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #32 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tufts.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tufts | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,804 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,804 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,778 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,479 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,613 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 39% | 96% |
Admission |
Tufts | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,882 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.7% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1550 | 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 |
Tufts | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tufts | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $83,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $186 | $268 |
Diversity |
Tufts | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Tufts | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Tufts | 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
- Tufts University is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (13,431 students vs. 6,464 students)
Tufts vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tufts or Marist College?
- Tufts University is 45.3% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($63,804.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Tufts than Marist College ($63,804.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tufts University than Marist College ($30,479 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tufts University are 2.2% lower than costs at Marist College ($16,778 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Tufts University (96% vs. 39%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tufts University students is 125.3% larger than aid received Marist College ($51,613 vs. $22,904)
Tufts vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tufts or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Tufts .
- Accepted freshman Tufts 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 Tufts (9.7%)
Tufts vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tufts 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 Tufts.
- The graduation rate at Tufts is higher than Marist College (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Tufts University earn on average $24,100 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $59,000)
- Tufts University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($18,000 vs. $26,000)
- Tufts graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($186 vs. $268)
- More Tufts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/