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Overview |
CU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,640 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,640 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,669 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,749 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
CU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,788 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 1,868 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
CU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $239 |
Diversity |
CU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
CU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CU | 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 CU based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 3,072 students)
CU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Marshall University?
- Cumberland University is 261.4% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($26,640.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at CU than Marshall University ($26,640.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than CU ($9,734 vs. $17,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 24.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,360 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 97.5% larger than aid received Marshall University ($23,749 vs. $12,024)
CU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or CU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 39 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CU (3.3)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than CU (67%)
CU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Cumberland University (44% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $300 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $1,405 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $23,134)
- CU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($224 vs. $239)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/