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WVU WVSU Fairmont State UAFS University of Charleston Concord University University of Central Arkansas ECU Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Old Dominion ETSU Arkansas| Arkansas Tech University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
ATU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 890/1130 | ||
| 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 |
ATU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $239 |
Diversity |
ATU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 9,487 students)
ATU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 23% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Marshall University than Arkansas Tech University ($18,724.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than ATU ($9,734 vs. $11,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 30.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,852 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Arkansas Tech University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 24.2% larger than aid received Arkansas Tech University ($12,024 vs. $9,680)
ATU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at ATU (3.37)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than ATU (96.3%)
ATU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $3,100 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,134)
- ATU graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($183 vs. $239)
- More ATU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/