Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Michigan State Wisconsin Ohio State Loyola UCLA UNC Chapel Hill UT Austin Georgia Tech UVA Illinois UC Berkeley UCSD| University of Michigan | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Michigan | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | marquette.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Michigan | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $45,860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan | Marquette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Michigan | Marquette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Michigan | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Marquette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan | Marquette University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 51% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 11,167 students)
Michigan vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 179.6% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Michigan than Marquette University ($55,002.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Marquette University ($19,318 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 11.1% lower than costs at Marquette University ($13,171 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than University of Michigan (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 92.5% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($29,102 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 165 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Marquette University (90% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $6,900 more per year than Marquette University graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $67,500)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,897 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($20,103 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/