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Overview |
Coker | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Hartsville, SC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,263 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #961 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coker.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coker | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,864 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,864 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,882 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,453 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Coker | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,121 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 1,090 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 890/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Coker | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coker | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $239 |
Diversity |
Coker | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coker | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Coker | 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 Coker based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 1,263 students)
Coker vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coker or Marshall University?
- Coker College is 318.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($30,864.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Coker than Marshall University ($30,864.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Coker ($9,734 vs. $18,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coker College are 18.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,882 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coker College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coker College students is 111.7% larger than aid received Marshall University ($25,453 vs. $12,024)
Coker vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coker or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Coker .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 68 points higher than at Coker (960)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coker (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Coker (3.1)
- Coker has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Marshall University (96.5%)
Coker vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coker 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 Coker.
- The graduation rate at Coker is higher than Marshall University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Coker graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $35,600)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $4,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Coker graduates. ($23,134 vs. $28,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Coker graduates. ($239 vs. $289)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coker students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/