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Iowa Loyola Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Butler Wisconsin Illinois ASU| Iowa State University | Marquette University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 |
ISU | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 65% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than Marquette University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 11,167 students)
ISU vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 428.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at Marquette University than Iowa State University ($45,860.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Marquette University ($15,310 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 56.4% lower than costs at Marquette University ($9,358 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 163.5% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($29,102 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 77 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Marquette University (87.2%)
ISU vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Iowa State University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $13,800 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $53,700)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $3,132 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($23,868 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/