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Overview |
Wheaton College | Marist College | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,667 | 6,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #180 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $43,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $43,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,863 | $39,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,665 | $22,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,031 | 10,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,204 | 6,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 62.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 1,667 students)
Wheaton College vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Marist College?
- Wheaton College is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Wheaton College than Marist College ($59,750.00 vs. $43,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Marist College ($32,863 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 15.9% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,800 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Marist College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 81.9% larger than aid received Marist College ($41,665 vs. $22,904)
Wheaton College vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (79.5%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Wheaton College vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Wheaton College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,700)
- Marist College and Wheaton College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Marist College and Wheaton College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College 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/