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Overview |
CCSJ | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Whiting, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 674 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsj.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSJ | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,500 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,500 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,377 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,343 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
CCSJ | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.75 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSJ | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSJ | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $239 |
Diversity |
CCSJ | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CCSJ | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CCSJ | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than CCSJ based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 674 students)
CCSJ vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSJ or Marshall University?
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph is 191.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($21,500.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at CCSJ than Marshall University ($21,500.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than CCSJ ($9,734 vs. $17,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calumet College of Saint Joseph are 28.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,000 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calumet College of Saint Joseph than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calumet College of Saint Joseph students is 19.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($14,343 vs. $12,024)
Which college is harder to get into, CCSJ or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or CCSJ .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.93 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CCSJ (2.75)
CCSJ vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSJ 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 CCSJ.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Calumet College of Saint Joseph (44% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn on average $6,600 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,200)
- Calumet College of Saint Joseph students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,134)
- CCSJ graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($204 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSJ students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/