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WVU Western Illinois University ISU Northern Illinois SIUE Southern Illinois University Northeastern Illinois University Indiana State WVSU Fairmont State Central University of Charleston| Eastern Illinois University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EIU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
EIU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $239 |
Diversity |
EIU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 20% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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 EIU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Marshall University?
- Eastern Illinois University is 35% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($9,709.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at Marshall University than Eastern Illinois University ($18,244.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than EIU ($8,756 vs. $13,380)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 9.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,812 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Marshall University ($11,773 vs. $11,221)
EIU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 18 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Marshall University (59% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $516 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $23,650)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($239 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/