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Overview |
PennWest Edinboro | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Edinboro, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,043 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1034 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edinboro.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Edinboro | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
PennWest Edinboro | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest Edinboro | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Edinboro | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
PennWest Edinboro | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
PennWest Edinboro | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Edinboro | 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 PennWest Edinboro based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 4,043 students)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Edinboro or Marshall University?
- PennWest Edinboro is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at Marshall University than PennWest Edinboro ($18,244.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 1.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,660 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than PennWest Edinboro (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($11,221 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Edinboro or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or PennWest Edinboro .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 78 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at PennWest Edinboro (3.56)
PennWest Edinboro vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro.
- The graduation rate at PennWest Edinboro is higher than Marshall University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,500 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,700)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Edinboro graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More PennWest Edinboro graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/