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Overview |
Oberlin | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 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 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Oberlin | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Marquette University?
- Oberlin College is 33.2% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Oberlin than Marquette University ($61,106.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Oberlin ($33,136 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 25.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,636 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 20.4% larger than aid received Marquette University ($35,040 vs. $29,102)
Oberlin vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 138 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Marquette University (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $23,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/