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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| Governors State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GSU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
GSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $239 |
Diversity |
GSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Marshall University?
- Governors State University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,512.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.4% higher at Marshall University than Governors State University ($18,244.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than GSU ($8,756 vs. $9,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 7.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,000 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($11,987 vs. $11,221)
GSU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 117 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Marshall University (3.68)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,200)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $5,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,134)
- GSU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($178 vs. $239)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/