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Overview |
SPU | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,118 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
SPU | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,504 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,504 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,409 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,549 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,359 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SPU | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,895 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1350 | 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 | Jul 11, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SPU | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SPU | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,603 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $279 |
Diversity |
SPU | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SPU | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 65% | ||
Campus |
SPU | 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 3,118 students)
SPU vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SPU or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Marquette University than Seattle Pacific University ($45,860.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Marquette University ($26,549 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 1.6% lower than costs at Marquette University ($14,409 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($29,102 vs. $25,359)
SPU vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SPU or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or SPU .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 74 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Marquette University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Marquette University (87.2%)
SPU vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SPU 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 SPU.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Seattle Pacific University (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $17,100 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU 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/