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Overview |
UNI | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 UNI based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 465.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138% higher at Marquette University than University of Northern Iowa ($45,860.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Marquette University ($15,782 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 56.7% lower than costs at Marquette University ($9,343 vs. $14,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marquette University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 353.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($29,102 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 169 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Marquette University (87.2%)
UNI vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than University of Northern Iowa (81% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $19,800 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/