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Kenosha, WI · Milwaukee, WI
| Carthage College | Marquette University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,565/yr | $31,487/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,293/yr | $22,269/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $23,940 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,630/yr | $18,916/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,427/yr | $27,378/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,995/yr | $32,374/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $29,176/yr | $36,813/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $254/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,450/yr | $16,490/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,450/yr | $13,360/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $500/yr | $720/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,600/yr | $3,439/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $50,822/yr | $66,768/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,750/yr | $51,170/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,750/yr | $51,170/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 18% |
| Students taking federal loans | 86% | 38% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 87% | 81% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1200–1360 |
| SAT average | 1150 | 1310 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–25 | 26–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–26 · Math 18–25 | English 25–32 · Math 25–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,044 | 15,636 |
| Students accepted | 6,769 | 13,672 |
| Students who enrolled | 778 | 1,886 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 16% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 28% | 27% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 64% | 83% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $56,950/yr | $78,257/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,368–$80,915 | $54,671–$105,538 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 82% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 85% |
| Black students graduating | 51% | 64% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 53% | 78% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,116/yr | $65,241/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 89% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 69% |
| Pell students who graduate | 54% | 76% |
| First-gen students who finish | 59% | 74% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,288/yr | $71,388/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 8% | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 18% · Health Professions 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 6% of degrees | Engineering — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $74,265/yr | Dentistry — $139,679/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 32% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,660 | 7,660 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 169 | 3,701 |
| Average professor pay | $8,981/mo | $11,059/mo |
| Full-time professors | 47% | 59% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $80,809 | $96,300 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Kenosha, WI | Milwaukee, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1847 | 1881 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Men | 43% | 44% |
| Women | 57% | 56% |
| White students | 64% | 66% |
| Black students | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 16% |
| Asian students | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 26% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 0.8% | 1% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,242/yr | $14,847/yr |
| Endowment | $164.8M | $997.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,814 | 5,295 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $10,500/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $5,240/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 25 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 840 | 329 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $6.5M |
| Athletics budget | $5.4M | $44.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $7.2M | $44.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $219,144 | $1.3M |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.