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ISU Loyola IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Butler Illinois Bradley Miami| University of Iowa | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 11,373 students)
Iowa vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 428.9% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Marquette University than University of Iowa ($47,690.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Marquette University ($20,121 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 24.8% lower than costs at Marquette University ($12,616 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 233.1% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($31,683 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 55 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.4%) than Iowa (84.7%)
Iowa vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than University of Iowa (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/