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Overview |
Loyola | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,397 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luc.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loyola | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,270 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,270 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,894 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,592 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,123 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Loyola | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,468 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 32,937 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 |
Loyola | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loyola | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loyola | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Loyola | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Loyola | 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
- Loyola University Chicago is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (17,397 students vs. 11,373 students)
Loyola vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola or Marquette University?
- Loyola University Chicago is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($50,270.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Loyola than Marquette University ($50,270.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Loyola ($32,031 vs. $37,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 7.3% lower than costs at Loyola University Chicago ($15,740 vs. $16,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Loyola University Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 16.8% larger than aid received Loyola University Chicago ($31,683 vs. $27,123)
Loyola vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Loyola .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 24 points higher than at Loyola (1195)
- Incoming Loyola students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Loyola students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Loyola (81.4%)
Loyola vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola 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 Loyola.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Loyola University Chicago (81% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Loyola graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $59,800)
- Loyola University Chicago students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Loyola graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola 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/