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Overview |
Lipscomb | Marquette University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 11,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #216 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | marquette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Marquette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $45,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $45,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $14,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $33,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $29,102 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Marquette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 15,883 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 13,851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 |
Lipscomb | Marquette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Marquette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $67,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Marquette University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Marquette University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Marquette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marquette University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (11,167 students vs. 4,704 students)
Lipscomb vs. Marquette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Marquette University?
- Marquette University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($45,860.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Marquette University than Lipscomb University ($45,860.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Marquette University ($27,937 vs. $33,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 4.3% lower than costs at Marquette University ($14,036 vs. $14,636)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University as Marquette University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marquette University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($29,102 vs. $24,404)
Lipscomb vs. Marquette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Marquette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marquette University or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Marquette University (1219) is 43 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Marquette University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Marquette University (3.56)
- Marquette University has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. Marquette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Marquette University is higher than Lipscomb University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Marquette University earn on average $20,600 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($67,500 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marquette University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Marquette University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Marquette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/