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Miami Michigan Loyola Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Ohio University| Ohio State University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio State | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 60,540 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,762 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,006 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,582 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 65,189 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 34,370 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 11,167 students)
Ohio State vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 297.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Marquette University than Ohio State University ($45,860.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Marquette University ($19,582 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Marquette University ($14,006 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Ohio State University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 164.7% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($29,102 vs. $10,993)
Ohio State vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 76 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Ohio State vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Ohio State University (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $16,900 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/