Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Loyola Fairfield University Butler Holy Cross Wisconsin Fordham Bentley BC Bradley URI UConn Syracuse| Providence College | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Providence | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,635 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #119 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | providence.edu | marquette.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Providence | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,830 | $47,690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,830 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,645 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,040 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Providence | Marquette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,469 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 6,075 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.7% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1400 | 1190/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Providence | Marquette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Providence | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,000 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Providence | Marquette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Providence | Marquette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 8% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Providence | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 4,635 students)
Providence vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Providence or Marquette University?
- Providence College is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Providence than Marquette University ($59,830.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Providence ($32,031 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 9% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,740 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 5.5% larger than aid received Providence College ($31,683 vs. $30,040)
Providence vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Providence or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Providence .
- Accepted freshman Marquette University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Providence (48.7%)
Providence vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Providence 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 Providence.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Marquette University (85% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $500 more per year than Marquette University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $67,500)
- Marquette University and Providence graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marquette University and Providence graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/