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UW-Seattle Loyola Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Butler Wisconsin UWT Bradley UWB Illinois USF| Seattle University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle U | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,182 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seattleu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle U | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,235 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,235 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,748 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,103 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,727 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Seattle U | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,976 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 6,826 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 |
Seattle U | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle U | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,400 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Seattle U | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Seattle U | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Seattle U | 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 7,182 students)
Seattle U vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle U or Marquette University?
- Seattle University is 11.6% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Seattle U than Marquette University ($53,235.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Seattle U ($32,031 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 6.7% lower than costs at Marquette University ($14,748 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Marquette University ($31,727 vs. $31,683)
Seattle U vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle U or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Seattle U .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 27 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Seattle U students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Seattle U (76%)
Seattle U vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle U 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 Seattle U.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Seattle University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/