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Overview |
UIC | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 11,167 students)
UIC vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 318% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.3% higher at Marquette University than University of Illinois at Chicago ($45,860.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Marquette University ($10,384 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 1.6% lower than costs at Marquette University ($14,400 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 110.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($29,102 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 127 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Marquette University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at UIC (3.41)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than UIC (78.7%)
UIC vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (81% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $5,600 more per year than UIC graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $61,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/