Marquette vs The Catholic University of America
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WICatholic collegeThe Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DCCatholic college
At a glance
- Marquette lists Mass every weekday; The Catholic University of America lists Mass every weekday.
- Marquette has the higher graduation rate: 83% against 79% at The Catholic University of America.
- For families earning up to $30,000, The Catholic University of America has the lower price after aid: $17,358 a year, against $22,269 at Marquette.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Marquette: $78,257, against $73,250 at The Catholic University of America.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BTheology and core curriculum: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
10 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Campus ministry
7 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Washington, DC
Setting
City
City
Students
11,373
5,171
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
81%
83%
Average SAT
1310
ACT middle 50%
26–31
Graduation rate
83%
79%
First-year retention
91%
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,487
$29,561
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,269
$17,358
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,916
$17,895
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$27,378
$24,723
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$32,374
$28,295
Net price, over $110,000 income
$36,813
$37,651
Median debt
$23,940
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$78,257
$73,250
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.