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Overview |
UConn | Marist College | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
UConn | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1200/1378 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $268 |
Diversity |
UConn | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 55% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Marist College based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 6,464 students)
UConn vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Marist College?
- Marist College is 180.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Marist College than University of Connecticut ($43,900.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Marist College ($23,985 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 25.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($13,622 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than University of Connecticut (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 56% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($22,904 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Marist College (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $3,000 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $59,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/