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WVU WVSU Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University ECU Old Dominion ETSU D&E College Ohio University Shepherd University University of Richmond| Gainesville State College | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Gainesville College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Oakwood, Georgia | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gainesville College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,408 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Gainesville College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,538 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,509 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Gainesville College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gainesville College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $239 |
Diversity |
Gainesville College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 40% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Gainesville College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Gainesville College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Gainesville College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 0 students)
Gainesville College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gainesville College or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 215.8% more expensive to attend than Gainesville College for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.9% higher at Marshall University than Gainesville State College ($18,244.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gainesville State College are 59.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($7,408 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Gainesville State College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is ?% larger than aid received Gainesville State College ($11,221 vs. $0)
Gainesville College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gainesville College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Gainesville College .
- Gainesville College has a higher acceptance rate (98.9%) than Marshall University (96.9%)
Gainesville College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gainesville College 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 Gainesville College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/