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Overview |
Dort | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Sioux Center, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,861 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #486 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dordt.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dort | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,375 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,920 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dort | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,476 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 1,294 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1260 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Dort | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dort | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dort | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Dort | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Dort | 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 Dort based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 1,861 students)
Dort vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dort or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Marquette University than Dordt College ($45,860.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dordt College than Marquette University ($27,375 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 33.2% lower than costs at Marquette University ($10,990 vs. $14,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Dordt College ($29,102 vs. $21,920)
Dort vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dort or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Dort .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 60 points higher than at Dort (1159)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dort (26)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Marquette University (87.2%)
Dort vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dort 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 Dort.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Dordt College (81% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $24,200 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dort graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/