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Overview |
Miami | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Miami | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miami | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 11,373 students)
Miami vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 225.9% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at Marquette University than Miami University ($47,690.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Marquette University ($27,928 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 6.2% lower than costs at Miami University ($15,740 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 149.8% larger than aid received Miami University ($31,683 vs. $12,685)
Miami vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 40 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Miami (82.1%)
Miami vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Miami is the same as at Marquette University (81% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $13,200 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $54,300)
- Miami University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Miami graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/