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WVU WVSU Fairmont State Otterbein University University of Charleston Concord University ECU IWU Old Dominion Xavier Ohio State ETSU| Capital University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capital University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Capital University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Marshall University?
- Capital University is 454.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.7% higher at Capital University than Marshall University ($39,900.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Capital University ($8,756 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 4% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,840 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 153.7% larger than aid received Marshall University ($28,469 vs. $11,221)
Capital University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 105 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University 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 Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Marshall University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/