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Overview |
Carlow University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 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 |
Carlow University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Carlow University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Carlow University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Marshall University?
- Carlow University is 350.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Carlow University than Marshall University ($32,402.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Carlow University ($8,756 vs. $17,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 9.9% lower than costs at Carlow University ($11,840 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carlow University than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 138.1% larger than aid received Marshall University ($26,713 vs. $11,221)
Carlow University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 56 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Carlow University (3.6)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Carlow University (92.7%)
Carlow University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow 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 Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Marshall University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Carlow University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/