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Overview |
Washington College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 916 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,146 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,146 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,814 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,553 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,593 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Washington College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,539 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 1,664 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1185/1345 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Washington College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Washington 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (6,452 students vs. 916 students)
Washington College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Marist College?
- Washington College is 15% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($52,146.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Washington College than Marist College ($52,146.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Marist College ($33,553 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 12% lower than costs at Marist College ($15,814 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Marist College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 53.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($36,593 vs. $23,836)
Washington College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (65.5%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Washington College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Washington College (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/