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Overview |
Coppin | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Coppin | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $239 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Coppin | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Marshall University than Coppin State University ($18,244.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Marshall University ($8,562 vs. $8,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 0.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,746 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coppin State University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Marshall University ($13,097 vs. $11,221)
Coppin vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Coppin .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 140 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 1.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Coppin (45%)
Coppin vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Coppin State University (44% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,134)
- Coppin graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($232 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/