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Overview |
Heidelberg University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Tiffin, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,086 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #799 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heidelberg.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heidelberg University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,270 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,053 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,562 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Heidelberg University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,801 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,285 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3%Open | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1162 | 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 |
Heidelberg University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heidelberg University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $239 |
Diversity |
Heidelberg University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Heidelberg University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Heidelberg University | 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 Heidelberg University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,086 students)
Heidelberg University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heidelberg University or Marshall University?
- Heidelberg University is 357.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Heidelberg University than Marshall University ($32,900.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Heidelberg University ($8,756 vs. $20,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Heidelberg University are 5.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,270 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heidelberg University than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heidelberg University students is 136.7% larger than aid received Marshall University ($26,562 vs. $11,221)
Heidelberg University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Heidelberg University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Heidelberg University .
- The average SAT score at Heidelberg University (1033) is 5 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Heidelberg University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Heidelberg University (3.33)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Heidelberg University (71.3%)
Heidelberg University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heidelberg University 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 Heidelberg University.
- The graduation rate at Heidelberg University is higher than Marshall University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Heidelberg University earn on average $500 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $4,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Heidelberg University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $28,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Heidelberg University graduates. ($239 vs. $289)
- More Heidelberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/