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Overview |
Glenville State College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Glenville, WV | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,630 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | glenville.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Glenville State College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,044 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,704 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,774 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,722 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,718 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Glenville State College | 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 | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Glenville State College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Glenville State College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,025 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $239 |
Diversity |
Glenville State College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Glenville State College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Glenville State College | 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 Glenville State College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,630 students)
Glenville State College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Glenville State College or Marshall University?
- Glenville State College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($8,044.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at Marshall University than Glenville State College ($18,244.00 vs. $9,704.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Glenville State College ($8,756 vs. $17,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Glenville State College are 9.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,774 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Glenville State College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 28.7% larger than aid received Glenville State College ($11,221 vs. $8,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Glenville State College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Glenville State College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 115 points higher than at Glenville State College (913)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Glenville State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Glenville State College (3.3)
Glenville State College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Glenville State 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 Glenville State College.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Glenville State College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Glenville State College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $34,900)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $891 lower median federal student loan debt than Glenville State College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,025)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Glenville State College graduates. ($239 vs. $248)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Glenville State College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/