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Overview |
Michigan Tech | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Houghton, MI | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,063 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #293 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mtu.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan Tech | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,296 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,256 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,058 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,235 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,114 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Michigan Tech | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,893 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 7,394 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 |
Michigan Tech | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan Tech | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan Tech | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Michigan Tech | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Michigan Tech | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Michigan Tech based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 7,063 students)
Michigan Tech vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan Tech or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 165.1% more expensive to attend than Michigan Tech for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $17,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Marquette University than Michigan Technological University ($45,860.00 vs. $39,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan Technological University than Marquette University ($18,235 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan Technological University are 21.4% lower than costs at Marquette University ($12,058 vs. $14,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Michigan Technological University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 80.6% larger than aid received Michigan Technological University ($29,102 vs. $16,114)
Michigan Tech vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan Tech or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Michigan Tech .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 12 points higher than at Michigan Tech (1207)
- Incoming Michigan Tech students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Marquette University (27)
- Accepted freshman Michigan Tech students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Michigan Tech has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Marquette University (87.2%)
Michigan Tech vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan Tech 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 Tech.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Michigan Technological University (81% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Michigan Tech graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $66,000)
- Michigan Technological University students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($26,900 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan Tech graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/