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Loyola Butler Wisconsin Bradley Illinois St Olaf University of Dayton Saint Louis University-Main Campus University of St Thomas Iowa Oberlin MSOE| Lawrence University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lawrence | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Appleton, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lawrence.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lawrence | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,149 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,149 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,838 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,393 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,431 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lawrence | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,489 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 2,199 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lawrence | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lawrence | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,350 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $282 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lawrence | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Lawrence | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Lawrence | 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 1,410 students)
Lawrence vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lawrence or Marquette University?
- Lawrence University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Lawrence than Marquette University ($55,149.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Marquette University ($27,393 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 33% lower than costs at Marquette University ($11,838 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Marquette University ($40,431 vs. $31,683)
Lawrence vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lawrence or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Lawrence .
- Accepted freshman Marquette University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Lawrence (63%)
Lawrence vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lawrence 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 Lawrence.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Lawrence University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $21,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $45,600)
- Marquette University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Marquette University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/