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WVU Campbell University WVSU Fairmont State Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University University of Charleston Concord University BAC ECU CSU Old Dominion| Gardner Webb University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
GWU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
GWU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
GWU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
GWU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 20% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 3,144 students)
GWU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or Marshall University?
- Gardner Webb University is 334.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at GWU than Marshall University ($31,220.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than GWU ($8,756 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 9.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,770 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 115% larger than aid received Marshall University ($24,130 vs. $11,221)
GWU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 51 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Marshall University (3.68)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Marshall University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $300 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,835 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,969)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More GWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/