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Overview |
Valpo | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Valpo | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 2,846 students)
Valpo vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($47,690.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Marquette University than Valparaiso University ($47,690.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Marquette University ($23,168 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 18.3% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,306 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Marquette University ($34,326 vs. $31,683)
Valpo vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 60 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Marquette University (87.4%)
Valpo vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Valparaiso University (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $54,000)
- Marquette University and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marquette University and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/