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Overview |
IIT | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,563 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,643 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,643 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,528 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,001 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,437 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,912 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 4,939 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1410 | 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, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
IIT | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 65% | ||
Campus |
IIT | 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 IIT based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 8,563 students)
IIT vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Marquette University?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($49,643.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at IIT than Marquette University ($49,643.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Marquette University ($25,001 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 5% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($15,740 vs. $16,528)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 37.1% larger than aid received Marquette University ($43,437 vs. $31,683)
IIT vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 32 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming IIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than IIT (55.4%)
IIT vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $11,800 more per year than Marquette University graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $67,500)
- Marquette University and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marquette University and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/