Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Providence's SAT midpoint is 55 points higher than Marist's
SAT midpoint - 2
Providence admits 51% vs. 57% at Marist
Acceptance rate - 3
Marist's yield is 1 pts higher than Providence's
Yield rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- MaristSelective
- ProvidenceVery selective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 21–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- MaristTest-optional
- ProvidenceTest-optional
How they read a record
Marist
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
Providence
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Marist | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why