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Overview |
IU | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,527 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,312 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,004 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,380 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,282 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,857 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
IU | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,279 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 43,624 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IU | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 65% | ||
Campus |
IU | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 11,373 students)
IU vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 362.5% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Marquette University than Indiana University Bloomington ($47,690.00 vs. $39,004.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Marquette University ($16,282 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 17.6% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,380 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Indiana University Bloomington (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 221.4% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($31,683 vs. $9,857)
IU vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or IU .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 20 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming IU students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than IU (80.4%)
IU vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $11,300 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/