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Loyola Butler Wisconsin Bradley Illinois ISU University of Dayton Saint Louis University-Main Campus University of St Thomas Iowa MSOE Purdue| Illinois Wesleyan University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IWU | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,527 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #144 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,610 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,610 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,418 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,096 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,614 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,408 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 1,861 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.2% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1330 | 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 |
IWU | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,500 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IWU | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 1,527 students)
IWU vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Marquette University?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Marquette University for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at IWU than Marquette University ($53,610.00 vs. $45,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Marquette University ($30,096 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 17.9% lower than costs at Marquette University ($12,418 vs. $14,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Marquette University ($36,614 vs. $29,102)
IWU vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 30 points higher than at Marquette University (1219)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than IWU (42.2%)
IWU vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Marquette University (82% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $7,000 more per year than IWU graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $60,500)
- Marquette University and IWU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marquette University and IWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marquette University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/