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Overview |
Marquette University | WLC | ||
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,373 | 1,094 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #219 | #417 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marquette.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marquette University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,690 | $34,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,690 | $34,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,740 | $11,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,031 | $22,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,683 | $24,122 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marquette University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,636 | 1,847 | ||
| Admitted | 13,672 | 1,460 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 79% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marquette University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,500 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marquette University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Marquette University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Marquette University | WLC | ||
| 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 WLC based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 1,094 students)
Marquette University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marquette University or WLC?
- Marquette University is 38.2% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Marquette University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($47,690.00 vs. $34,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Marquette University ($22,809 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 32.5% lower than costs at Marquette University ($11,880 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($31,683 vs. $24,122)
Marquette University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marquette University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Marquette University .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 118 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Marquette University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at WLC (3.54)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than WLC (79%)
Marquette University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marquette University or WLC? 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 WLC and Marquette University.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $24,500 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC 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 WLC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/