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WVU Indiana State WVSU Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University ECU Old Dominion IU Southeast ETSU D&E College Ohio University| Indiana University South Bend | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | Marshall University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 890/1130 | ||
| 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 |
IU South Bend | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $239 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 4,446 students)
IU South Bend vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Marshall University?
- Indiana University South Bend is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,492.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at IU South Bend than Marshall University ($21,356.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Marshall University ($8,090 vs. $9,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 14.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,216 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Indiana University South Bend (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 47.5% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($12,024 vs. $8,152)
IU South Bend vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 73 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than IU South Bend (86%)
IU South Bend vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $3,100 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,100)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,396 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,530)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($239 vs. $253)
- More IU South Bend graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/