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Overview |
AAMU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Normal, AL | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,007 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aamu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAMU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,610 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,220 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,600 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
AAMU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,907 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 6,092 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1033 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
AAMU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAMU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $361 | $239 |
Diversity |
AAMU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
AAMU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
AAMU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than AAMU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 6,007 students)
AAMU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAMU or Marshall University?
- Alabama A & M University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($8,610.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Marshall University than Alabama A & M University ($18,244.00 vs. $17,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than AAMU ($8,756 vs. $14,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama A & M University are 24.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,520 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Alabama A & M University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Alabama A & M University ($11,221 vs. $10,066)
AAMU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAMU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or AAMU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 178 points higher than at AAMU (850)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at AAMU (3.02)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than AAMU (68.4%)
AAMU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAMU or Marshall University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Marshall University and AAMU.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Alabama A & M University (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $5,900 more per year than AAMU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $34,300)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $11,866 lower median federal student loan debt than AAMU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $35,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than AAMU graduates. ($239 vs. $361)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAMU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/