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Overview |
TCU | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,785 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCU | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,130 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,130 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,005 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,813 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
TCU | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,517 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 8,740 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1375 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCU | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCU | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
TCU | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
TCU | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 65% | ||
Campus |
TCU | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 11,373 students)
TCU vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCU or Marquette University?
- Texas Christian University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at TCU than Marquette University ($57,130.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than TCU ($32,031 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 6.4% lower than costs at Marquette University ($14,800 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Marquette University ($33,813 vs. $31,683)
TCU vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCU or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or TCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 1 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than TCU (42.6%)
TCU vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCU 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 TCU.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Texas Christian University (81% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $9,900 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/