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WVU SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WVSU WestConn Quinnipiac Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University| Central Connecticut State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
CCSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 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 26, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $239 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than CCSU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 9,468 students)
CCSU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at CCSU than Marshall University ($19,358.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than CCSU ($8,756 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 5.3% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($11,840 vs. $12,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Central Connecticut State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 80.6% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($11,221 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 17 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CCSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Marshall University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $40,200)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,134)
- CCSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($232 vs. $239)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/