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Overview |
DU | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
DU | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
DU | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
DU | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 65% | ||
Campus |
DU | 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
- University of Denver is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 11,167 students)
DU vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Marquette University?
- University of Denver is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at DU than Marquette University ($55,260.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than DU ($33,136 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marquette University are 5.7% lower than costs at University of Denver ($14,636 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Denver students is 6.4% larger than aid received Marquette University ($30,954 vs. $29,102)
DU vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 30 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than DU (77.7%)
DU vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than University of Denver (81% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $4,100 more per year than DU graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $63,400)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- DU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/