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Overview |
Marquette University | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,373 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marquette.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marquette University | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,690 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,690 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,740 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,031 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,683 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 49% |
Admission |
Marquette University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,636 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 13,672 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Marquette University | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marquette University | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Marquette University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Marquette University | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Marquette University | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 11,373 students)
Marquette University vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marquette University or Wisconsin?
- Marquette University is 394.5% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Marquette University than University of Wisconsin Madison ($47,690.00 vs. $39,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Marquette University ($14,216 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 16.6% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,500 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 179.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($31,683 vs. $11,350)
Marquette University vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marquette University or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Marquette University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 81 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
Marquette University vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marquette University or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Marquette University.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Marquette University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($22,250 vs. $27,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Wisconsin 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/