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Overview |
Huntington University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Huntington, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,472 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #592 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntington.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntington University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,914 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,914 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,500 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,066 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,686 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Huntington University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,098 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 851 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1210 | 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 |
Huntington University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntington University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Huntington University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Huntington University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Huntington University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Huntington University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,472 students)
Huntington University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntington University or Marshall University?
- Huntington University is 288.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($27,914.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53% higher at Huntington University than Marshall University ($27,914.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Huntington University ($8,756 vs. $20,066)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huntington University are 24.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,500 vs. $11,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Huntington University as Marshall University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Huntington University students is 75.4% larger than aid received Marshall University ($19,686 vs. $11,221)
Huntington University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntington University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Huntington University .
- The average SAT score at Huntington University (1029) is 1 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Huntington University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Huntington University (3.6)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Huntington University (77.5%)
Huntington University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntington 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 Huntington University.
- The graduation rate at Huntington University is higher than Marshall University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Huntington University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,600)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Huntington University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Huntington University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Huntington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/