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WVU CAU NCAT WVSU Fairmont State Florida State UCF Howard PVAMU University of Charleston Concord University Bethune-Cookman| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $239 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 128.1% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Marshall University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($18,244.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Florida A&M ($8,756 vs. $11,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 1.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,644 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 8.6% larger than aid received Marshall University ($12,191 vs. $11,221)
Florida A&M vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 62 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Florida A&M (3.65)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $5,366 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($23,134 vs. $28,500)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($239 vs. $294)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/