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Overview |
Coastal Carolina | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Conway, SC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,337 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #821 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coastal.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coastal Carolina | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,460 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,310 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,016 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,610 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Coastal Carolina | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,161 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 13,493 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Coastal Carolina | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coastal Carolina | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,930 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $239 |
Diversity |
Coastal Carolina | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Coastal Carolina | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Coastal Carolina | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Coastal Carolina based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 10,337 students)
Coastal Carolina vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coastal Carolina or Marshall University?
- Coastal Carolina University is 59.4% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at Coastal Carolina than Marshall University ($28,310.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Coastal Carolina ($8,756 vs. $14,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 11.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,628 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Coastal Carolina University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Coastal Carolina University ($11,221 vs. $10,610)
Coastal Carolina vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coastal Carolina or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Coastal Carolina .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 19 points higher than at Coastal Carolina (1009)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Marshall University (3.68)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Coastal Carolina vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina.
- The graduation rate at Coastal Carolina is higher than Marshall University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,796 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,930)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($239 vs. $257)
- More Coastal Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/