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Overview |
Northwestern | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1170/1360 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 11,167 students)
Northwestern vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Marquette University?
- Northwestern University is 36% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Northwestern than Marquette University ($62,391.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Marquette University ($22,095 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 32.8% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($14,636 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 112.1% larger than aid received Marquette University ($61,716 vs. $29,102)
Northwestern vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 241 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Marquette University (94% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $22,300 more per year than Marquette University graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $67,500)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($19,378 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/