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WVU University of Dayton Kent State BGSU UC Ohio State WSU Gannon University Lewis University University of Akron Youngstown State Case Western| Cleveland State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cleveland State | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $239 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 10,691 students)
Cleveland State vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Marshall University?
- Cleveland State University is 68.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Marshall University than Cleveland State University ($18,244.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Cleveland State ($8,756 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 19.9% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($11,840 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Cleveland State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($11,221 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is the same at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Cleveland State University (44% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $40,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $1,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,134)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($222 vs. $239)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/