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Overview |
IU East | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
IU East | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $239 |
Diversity |
IU East | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
IU East | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Marshall University?
- Indiana University East is 1.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at IU East than Marshall University ($20,634.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than IU East ($8,756 vs. $8,837)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 25.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,412 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Indiana University East (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 42.5% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($11,221 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 67 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Indiana University East (44% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $7,300 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,134)
- IU East graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($211 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/