<p>Have you investigated Marquette’s Honors Program? Perhaps that would be a better fit for you within the larger university. Also, are you in need of merit aid? Marquette has a number of generous scholarships, not all of which require a separate application: [Scholarships</a> | Marquette University](<a href=“http://www.marquette.edu/student/ugrad/scholarships.shtml]Scholarships”>http://www.marquette.edu/student/ugrad/scholarships.shtml)</p>
<p>Marquette has a very good regional reputation. Generally the students from our area who go there are strong students looking for a private school without a private school price tag (eligible for merit aid).</p>