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Overview |
Wellesley | Marist College | ||
| Location | Wellesley, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,447 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wellesley.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wellesley | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,584 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,584 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,080 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,362 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,328 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
Wellesley | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,491 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,152 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.6% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.8% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 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 | 1430/1550 | 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 8, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wellesley | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wellesley | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,900 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wellesley | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Wellesley | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Wellesley | 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 Wellesley based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 2,447 students)
Wellesley vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wellesley or Marist College?
- Wellesley College is 40.3% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($61,584.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at Wellesley than Marist College ($61,584.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wellesley College than Marist College ($21,362 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 11.3% lower than costs at Wellesley College ($17,150 vs. $19,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Wellesley College (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wellesley College students is 167.8% larger than aid received Marist College ($61,328 vs. $22,904)
Wellesley vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wellesley or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Wellesley .
- Accepted freshman Wellesley students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (62.8%) than Wellesley (13.6%)
Wellesley vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wellesley 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 Wellesley.
- The graduation rate at Wellesley is higher than Marist College (92% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Wellesley College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($68,100 vs. $59,000)
- Wellesley College students graduate with a $17,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($8,900 vs. $26,000)
- Wellesley graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($92 vs. $268)
- More Wellesley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marist College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/