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Overview |
Earlham | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 696 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | earlham.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Earlham | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,970 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,970 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,193 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,517 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,111 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Earlham | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,765 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,310 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1178/1363 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Earlham | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Earlham | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Earlham | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Earlham | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Earlham | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Earlham based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 696 students)
Earlham vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Earlham or Marquette University?
- Earlham College is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($50,970.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Earlham than Marquette University ($50,970.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Earlham College than Marquette University ($26,517 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Earlham College are 19.3% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,193 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Earlham College as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Earlham College students is 20.3% larger than aid received Marquette University ($38,111 vs. $31,683)
Earlham vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Earlham or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Earlham .
- Accepted freshman Earlham students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Earlham (74.2%)
Earlham vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Earlham 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 Earlham.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Earlham College (81% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $28,400 more per year than Earlham graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $39,100)
- Earlham College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Earlham graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Earlham students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/