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WVU WVSU Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University ECU Old Dominion ETSU D&E College Ohio University Shepherd University University of Richmond| Capitol College | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $239 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Capitol College based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Marshall University?
- Capitol College is 253.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($26,088.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Capitol College than Marshall University ($26,088.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Capitol College ($9,734 vs. $23,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 6.4% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,852 vs. $13,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 47.6% larger than aid received Marshall University ($17,745 vs. $12,024)
Capitol College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 5 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Capitol College (77.9%)
Capitol College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol 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 Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Capitol College (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $29,900 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $2,602 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,736)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($239 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/