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Loyola Butler Wisconsin Bradley Illinois University of Dayton Saint Louis University-Main Campus University of St Thomas Iowa George Fox University MSOE Purdue| Pacific University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pacific | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 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 25, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Pacific | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Pacific | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Marquette University?
- Pacific University is 11% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Pacific than Marquette University ($50,884.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Pacific ($33,136 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 1.6% lower than costs at Marquette University ($14,408 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Marquette University ($33,340 vs. $29,102)
Pacific vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 129 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Marquette University (87.2%)
Pacific vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Pacific University (81% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/