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Overview |
IWU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
IWU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 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 |
IWU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $239 |
Diversity |
IWU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IWU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Marshall University?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 312.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.7% higher at IWU than Marshall University ($29,684.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than IWU ($8,756 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 17.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,050 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 80% larger than aid received Marshall University ($20,194 vs. $11,221)
IWU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 58 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at IWU (3.61)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than IWU (86.7%)
IWU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Marshall University (70% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $970 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,104)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($239 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/