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Overview |
CAU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
CAU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $239 |
Diversity |
CAU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 20% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 CAU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Marshall University?
- Clark Atlanta University is 205.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($21,948.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at CAU than Marshall University ($21,948.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than CAU ($8,756 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 7.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,982 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Clark Atlanta University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 19% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($11,221 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 178 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Clark Atlanta University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $1,800 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,400)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $7,866 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $31,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($239 vs. $320)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/