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Overview |
Ithaca College | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 |
Ithaca College | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 5,054 students)
Ithaca College vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Marquette University?
- Ithaca College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Ithaca College than Marquette University ($48,126.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Ithaca College ($33,136 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 8.9% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($14,636 vs. $15,934)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 2% larger than aid received Marquette University ($29,677 vs. $29,102)
Ithaca College vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Ithaca College .
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Ithaca College vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Ithaca College (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Ithaca College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/