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Overview |
UC | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UC | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UC | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UC | 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
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 11,373 students)
UC vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 301% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at Marquette University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($47,690.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Marquette University ($21,511 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 20.6% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,048 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 286.6% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($31,683 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or UC .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 54 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Marquette University (87.4%)
UC vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $21,900 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/