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WVU Purdue Calumet Purdue BSU WVSU Fairmont State Indiana Tech University of Charleston Concord University Penn State New Kensington ECU UIC| Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IPFW | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IPFW | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $239 |
Diversity |
IPFW | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IPFW | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or Marshall University?
- Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,815.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at IPFW than Marshall University ($20,403.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than IPFW ($8,756 vs. $11,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 17.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,111 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 51% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($11,221 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or IPFW .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 33 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than IPFW (80.7%)
IPFW vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (44% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $1,600 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,600)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,366 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,500)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($239 vs. $253)
- More IPFW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/