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WVU UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| East Carolina University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,151 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,816 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,410 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,020 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 96% |
Admission |
ECU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,383 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 19,744 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 |
ECU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $239 |
Diversity |
ECU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ECU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 10,691 students)
ECU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 61.5% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at ECU than Marshall University ($20,729.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than ECU ($8,756 vs. $14,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 9.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,816 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than East Carolina University (96% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 24.4% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($11,221 vs. $9,020)
ECU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 25 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming ECU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at ECU (3.33)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than ECU (92.3%)
ECU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Marshall University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,654 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,788)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($239 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/