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Overview |
Gonzaga | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Spokane, WA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,253 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gonzaga.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gonzaga | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,794 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,727 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,601 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gonzaga | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,887 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 6,895 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 |
Gonzaga | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gonzaga | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,600 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,394 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gonzaga | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Gonzaga | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Gonzaga | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 7,253 students)
Gonzaga vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gonzaga or Marquette University?
- Gonzaga University is 8.6% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Gonzaga than Marquette University ($49,800.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Gonzaga ($33,136 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 6.1% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,794 vs. $14,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($29,102 vs. $27,601)
Gonzaga vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gonzaga or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Gonzaga .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 14 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga 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 (87.2%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Gonzaga vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Marquette University (83% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $61,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga 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/