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Overview |
Xavier | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,000 | 11,373 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #219 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | xavier.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Xavier | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,895 | $47,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,895 | $47,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,820 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,542 | $32,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,901 | $31,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Xavier | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,750 | 15,636 | ||
| Admitted | 14,694 | 13,672 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 87.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1298 | 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 |
Xavier | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Xavier | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,500 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Xavier | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Xavier | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Xavier | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Xavier based on total student enrollment (11,373 students vs. 6,000 students)
Xavier vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Xavier or Marquette University?
- Xavier University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($47,895.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Xavier than Marquette University ($47,895.00 vs. $47,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Marquette University ($31,542 vs. $32,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 13.9% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,820 vs. $15,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Xavier University ($31,683 vs. $30,901)
Xavier vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Xavier or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Xavier .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 108 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Marquette University (87.4%)
Xavier vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Xavier 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 Xavier.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Xavier University (81% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $54,500)
- Marquette University and Xavier graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marquette University and Xavier 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 Xavier 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/