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Loyola Butler Wisconsin Bradley Illinois University of Dayton Saint Louis University-Main Campus University of St Thomas Iowa MSOE Purdue Xavier| St Catherine University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Kate's | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,533 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stkate.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Kate's | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,864 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,864 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,636 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,357 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,206 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Kate's | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,703 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 1,602 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.1% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1155/1450 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Kate's | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Kate's | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Kate's | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
St. Kate's | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 65% | ||
Campus |
St. Kate's | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 3,533 students)
St. Kate's vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Kate's or Marquette University?
- St Catherine University is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($48,864.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at St. Kate's than Marquette University ($48,864.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Marquette University ($22,357 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 35.3% lower than costs at Marquette University ($11,636 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than St Catherine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Marquette University ($36,206 vs. $31,683)
St. Kate's vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Kate's or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or St. Kate's .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 187 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Marquette University (87.4%)
St. Kate's vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Kate's 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 St. Kate's.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than St Catherine University (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $17,400 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $50,100)
- Marquette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Marquette University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/