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Loyola Butler Wisconsin Bradley Illinois University of Dayton Saint Louis University-Main Campus University of St Thomas Iowa Ohio State MSOE Purdue| Ohio Northern University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ONU | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Ada, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,015 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #211 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | onu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
ONU | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,480 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,480 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,900 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,398 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,235 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
ONU | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.4% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ONU | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ONU | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,200 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
ONU | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
ONU | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 65% | ||
Campus |
ONU | 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
- Marquette University is larger than than ONU based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 3,015 students)
ONU vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ONU or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 29.3% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.3% higher at Marquette University than Ohio Northern University ($45,860.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Marquette University ($27,398 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 13.5% lower than costs at Marquette University ($12,900 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Ohio Northern University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 20.1% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($29,102 vs. $24,235)
ONU vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ONU or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or ONU .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 61 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than ONU (54.4%)
ONU vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ONU 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 ONU.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Ohio Northern University (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Marquette University graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $67,500)
- Marquette University and ONU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marquette University and ONU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/