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Overview |
Edgewood College | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Madison, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,876 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #216 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edgewood.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edgewood College | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,189 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,418 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Edgewood College | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,300 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 1,282 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Edgewood College | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edgewood College | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Edgewood College | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Edgewood College | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Edgewood College | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 1,876 students)
Edgewood College vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edgewood College or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 36.7% more expensive to attend than Edgewood College for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Marquette University than Edgewood College ($45,860.00 vs. $33,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edgewood College than Marquette University ($28,189 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 20.8% lower than costs at Marquette University ($12,120 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Edgewood College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 49.9% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($29,102 vs. $19,418)
Edgewood College vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edgewood College or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Edgewood College .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 169 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Marquette University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Marquette University (87.2%)
Edgewood College vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edgewood College 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 Edgewood College.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Edgewood College (81% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $21,500 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $46,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edgewood College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/