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Overview |
Barton College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Wilson, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #949 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barton.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barton College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,400 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,400 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,443 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,431 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Barton College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,129 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,014 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 |
Barton College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barton College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Barton College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Barton College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Barton College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Barton College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,265 students)
Barton College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barton College or Marshall University?
- Barton College is 378.4% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($34,400.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.6% higher at Barton College than Marshall University ($34,400.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Barton College ($8,756 vs. $23,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barton College are 6.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,100 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barton College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barton College students is 108.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($23,431 vs. $11,221)
Barton College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barton College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Barton College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 69 points higher than at Barton College (959)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Barton College (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Barton College (3.25)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Barton College (94.6%)
Barton College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barton College 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 Barton College.
- The graduation rate at Barton College is higher than Marshall University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Barton College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,700)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Barton College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Barton College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Barton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/