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Milwaukee, WI · Eau Claire, WI
| Marquette University | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $31,487/yr | $16,550/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $22,269/yr | $10,270/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,940 | $20,909 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,916/yr | $10,968/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $27,378/yr | $12,766/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $32,374/yr | $18,278/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $36,813/yr | $20,778/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $254/mo | $222/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,490/yr | $8,978/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,360/yr | $8,190/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $720/yr | $400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,439/yr | $3,366/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $66,768/yr | $21,705/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $51,170/yr | $9,642/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $51,170/yr | $19,228/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1200–1360 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1310 | 1220 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–31 | 22–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–32 · Math 25–30 | English 20–27 · Math 20–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 15,636 | 10,315 |
| Students accepted | 13,672 | 7,848 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,886 | 2,163 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 14% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 27% | 39% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | 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 | 83% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 91% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $78,257/yr | $58,561/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $54,671–$105,538 | $43,086–$79,920 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 82% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 85% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 78% | 51% |
| Asian students graduating | 85% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $65,241/yr | $50,011/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 89% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 69% | 44% |
| Pell students who graduate | 76% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 74% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 75% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $71,388/yr | $55,231/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 18% · Health Professions 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 27% · Health Professions 15% · Education 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 23% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 11% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Engineering — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Dentistry — $139,679/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $108,374/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 32% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 7,660 | 8,895 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 19 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,701 | 698 |
| Average professor pay | $11,059/mo | $9,157/mo |
| Full-time professors | 59% | 78% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $96,300 | $79,294 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Eau Claire, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1881 | 1916 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Men | 44% | 40% |
| Women | 56% | 60% |
| White students | 66% | 85% |
| Black students | 5.4% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 4.3% |
| Asian students | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 19% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 1% | 6.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.4% | 4.1% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,847/yr | $9,211/yr |
| Endowment | $997.0M | $76.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 5,295 | 4,031 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,500/yr | $5,325/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,240/yr | $3,700/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| 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 | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 329 | 753 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.5M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $44.6M | $6.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $44.6M | $6.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $1.3M | $91,441 |
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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.