Marist College

Yes, an average Indian student can join Marist College (USA) if they meet these criteria:

•  Grades: Minimum 70-80% in 12th grade  (varies by program)
•  SAT/ACT: Optional but recommended (target 1100+ SAT/22+ ACT)
•  TOEFL/IELTS: 80+ TOEFL or 6.5+ IELTS (English proficiency)
•  Essays/LORs: Strong personal statement & teacher recommendations
•  Financial Proof: ~$50K/year (scholarships available)

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There is nothing better or worse between the two universities. Both are highly reputed and offer a diverse range of programs, opportunities, and more. It depends on the students' priority which makes it better than the other. Students who are looking for an affordable option and easy selection can go with Marist College as the college has a higher acceptance rate and lower tuition cost than Fordham. Students can refer to the table below for the comparison between the two:

Those seeking the Healthcare Management MBA along with an accelerated five-year curriculum from Clarkson University should enroll at Union Graduate College.

Students who need AACSB accreditation and flexible online learning options alongside Financial Management and Ethical Leadership concentrations should choose Marist College for their MBA degree.

Your professional targets alongside the way you learn best should guide your choice.

All eligible international students who are admitted to a Marist College graduate programme are awarded financial aid in the form of a Tuition Scholarship. The scholarship is merit based and is granded on the basis of UG academic performance and GRE scores in accordance with the sliding scale as shown below. 

Marist offers online courses and degrees through Brightspace, a collaborative learning environment. While pursuing an online degree from Marist, students can complete the coursework from anywhere. Programmes offered online at Marist College are as follows: 

• Undergraduate majors
• MBA
• Educational Psychology (MA),
• Information Systems (MS)
•  Integrated Marketing Communication (MA)
•  Public Administration (MPA)
• Advanced Certificates in Business Analytics and Information Systems.

The Federal Work-Study (FWS) programme offered by the college allows to earn money to pay the educational expenses, interpersonal skills, time management, and workplace etiquette within the student's job. Students receive a bi-weekly pay-check. Students who don't have a work-study programme are also eligible for on-campus employment. The jobs are posted on handshake portal. Students are limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week of campus employment during the academic year and they can work up to 40 hours during summer and semester breaks. 

Student reviews about Marist College highlight positive experiences. Students praise the quality of education. A lot of reviews mention that they enjoy the clubs and organizations apart from their studies. Many reviews mention that dorm facilities are satisfactory. A few negative reviews mention that the college is pricey, and students living off-campus express concern about transportation.