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Overview |
IU Southeast | Marshall University | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IU Southeast | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $239 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | 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 IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 3,672 students)
IU Southeast vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Marshall University?
- Indiana University Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Indiana University Southeast than Marshall University ($8,264 vs. $8,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 7.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,012 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Indiana University Southeast (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 54.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($11,221 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 73 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
IU Southeast vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $1,900 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $2,873 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $23,134)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($209 vs. $239)
- More IU Southeast 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/