Upstart Personal Loan vs. Marcus Student Loan Refinance

Side-by-side comparison ยท Updated 2026 ยท Independently reviewed

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Upstart Personal Loan
Upstart
4.3

APR 6.40โ€“35.99%. $1Kโ€“$50K. AI-driven approvals.

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Marcus Student Loan Refinance
Marcus by Goldman Sachs
4.4

APR 5.99โ€“9.99%. Up to $300K. Goldman Sachs backing.

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WealthSpott Verdict

Marcus Student Loan Refinance wins on more measurable categories โ€” particularly on rate and cost. Upstart Personal Loan may still be the right fit depending on your loan amount and term needs.

Feature
Upstart Personal Loan
Marcus Student Loan
APR Range
6.40% โ€“ 35.99%
5.99% โ€“ 9.99% Best
Loan Amount
$1,000 โ€“ $50,000
$5,000 โ€“ $300,000 Best
Term Length
36โ€“60 months
60โ€“240 months
Origination Fee
0โ€“12% of loan amount
None Best
Min Credit Score
300+ Best
660+
Funding Speed
1 business day
2โ€“4 weeks
Upstart Personal Loan
Pros
  • Considers education and job history
  • Considers education and job history
  • May approve fair credit
  • May approve fair credit
  • Fast 1-day funding
  • Fast 1-day funding
Cons
  • APR can be high for some
  • APR can be high for some
  • Origination fee possible
  • Origination fee possible
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Marcus Student Loan Refinance
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