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Loyola Furman Butler Wisconsin Wofford College JMU Bradley CofC Davidson UofSC Clemson Illinois| Elon University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 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 | Jan 10, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elon | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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 Elon based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Marquette University than Elon University ($45,860.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Elon ($33,136 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 5.4% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,886 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 109.7% larger than aid received Elon University ($29,102 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 8 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Elon students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Marquette University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Elon graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Elon 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/