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Overview |
Denison | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Denison | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Denison | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Denison | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Marquette University?
- Denison University is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Denison than Marquette University ($60,000.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marquette University than Denison ($33,136 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 1.6% lower than costs at Marquette University ($14,400 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 25.4% larger than aid received Marquette University ($36,497 vs. $29,102)
Denison vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Denison University (81% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/