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Overview |
Marquette University | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,373 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marquette.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marquette University | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,690 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,690 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,740 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,031 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,683 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marquette University | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,636 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 13,672 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Marquette University | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marquette University | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,500 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marquette University | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Marquette University | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Marquette University | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Viterbo based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 2,301 students)
Marquette University vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marquette University or Viterbo?
- Marquette University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Marquette University than Viterbo University ($47,690.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Marquette University ($23,901 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 47.4% lower than costs at Marquette University ($10,680 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 55.9% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($31,683 vs. $20,319)
Marquette University vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marquette University or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Marquette University .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 129 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Marquette University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Viterbo (73.3%)
Marquette University vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marquette University or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Marquette University.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Viterbo University (81% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $23,200 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Marquette University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and Marquette University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/