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Overview |
Cedarville University | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Cedarville, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,374 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cedarville.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cedarville University | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,878 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,878 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,094 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,047 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,938 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cedarville University | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,382 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 3,381 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1360 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cedarville University | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cedarville University | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cedarville University | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Cedarville University | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Cedarville University | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Cedarville University based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 5,374 students)
Cedarville University vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cedarville University or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Cedarville University for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at Marquette University than Cedarville University ($47,690.00 vs. $35,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedarville University than Marquette University ($27,047 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedarville University are 73.1% lower than costs at Marquette University ($9,094 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cedarville University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 58.9% larger than aid received Cedarville University ($31,683 vs. $19,938)
Cedarville University vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cedarville University or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Cedarville University .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 50 points higher than at Cedarville University (1169)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Cedarville University (26)
- Accepted freshman Cedarville University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Cedarville University (62.8%)
Cedarville University vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cedarville University or Marquette University? 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 Marquette University and Cedarville University.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Cedarville University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Cedarville University graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $45,900)
- Cedarville University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cedarville University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Cedarville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/