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WVU WVSU Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University ECU Old Dominion ETSU Greensboro College D&E College Ohio University Ferrum College| Averett University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
AU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 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 |
AU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
AU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 20% | ||
Campus |
AU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Marshall University?
- Averett University is 423.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.3% higher at AU than Marshall University ($37,640.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than AU ($8,756 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 4.2% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,360 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 133.9% larger than aid received Marshall University ($26,246 vs. $11,221)
AU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or AU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 115 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at AU (3.07)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than AU (76%)
AU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Averett University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More AU 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/