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Overview |
JCU | Marquette University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
JCU | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
JCU | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 65% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Marquette University than John Carroll University ($45,860.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Marquette University ($30,496 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 10.9% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,200 vs. $14,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Marquette University ($30,415 vs. $29,102)
JCU vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 92 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than John Carroll University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $9,900 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/