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WVU WKU NKU WVSU Kentucky Fairmont State Morehead State University University of Charleston Concord University Louisville ECU Cumberland College| Eastern Kentucky University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Eastern | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $239 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 10,691 students)
Eastern vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Marshall University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Eastern than Marshall University ($19,922.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Eastern ($8,756 vs. $10,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 14.3% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,360 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($11,221 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is the same at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,900)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $561 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,134 vs. $23,695)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($239 vs. $245)
- More Eastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/