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Overview |
DePaul | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DePaul | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $279 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | 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
- DePaul University is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 11,167 students)
DePaul vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Marquette University than DePaul University ($45,860.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Marquette University ($32,151 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 9.8% lower than costs at DePaul University ($14,636 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 11.9% larger than aid received DePaul University ($29,102 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than DePaul (70.2%)
DePaul vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than DePaul University (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $10,600 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $3,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $27,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($241 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/