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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| Thomas Jefferson University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Jefferson | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,286 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #216 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jefferson.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jefferson | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,100 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,100 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,715 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,110 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,486 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jefferson | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,723 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 5,085 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 31, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Jefferson | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jefferson | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $122,900 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $129 | $279 |
Diversity |
Jefferson | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Jefferson | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Jefferson | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 8,286 students)
Jefferson vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jefferson or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Marquette University than Thomas Jefferson University ($45,860.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Marquette University ($28,110 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 0.5% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($14,636 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 11.6% larger than aid received Marquette University ($32,486 vs. $29,102)
Jefferson vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jefferson or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Jefferson .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Marquette University (87.2%)
Jefferson vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jefferson 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 Jefferson.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $55,400 more per year than Marquette University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $67,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/