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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 8,816 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Marshall University?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Marshall University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($18,244.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($8,756 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 5.9% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,840 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 29% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,221 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 73 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Marshall University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $2,000 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/