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Loyola Butler Wisconsin Westmont College Biola University Bradley USD Illinois Pepperdine University of Dayton San Diego State Saint Louis University-Main Campus| Point Loma Nazarene University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Marquette University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,319 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #292 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,400 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,400 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,933 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,422 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,149 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 2,580 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1350 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PLNU | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PLNU | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 65% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 4,319 students)
PLNU vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Marquette University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($45,860.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than PLNU ($33,136 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 24% lower than costs at Marquette University ($11,800 vs. $14,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 49.8% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($29,102 vs. $19,422)
PLNU vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 71 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than PLNU (81.9%)
PLNU vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (81% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $14,000 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/