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Overview |
LRC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,068 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #796 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laroche.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
LRC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,334 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,334 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,886 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,233 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,948 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
LRC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,222 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 3,137 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.1% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 |
LRC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LRC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $239 |
Diversity |
LRC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
LRC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
LRC | 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 LRC based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,068 students)
LRC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LRC or Marshall University?
- La Roche College is 335.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at LRC than Marshall University ($31,334.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than LRC ($8,756 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 8.8% lower than costs at La Roche College ($11,840 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than La Roche College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 86.7% larger than aid received Marshall University ($20,948 vs. $11,221)
LRC vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LRC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or LRC .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 89 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Marshall University (96.9%)
LRC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LRC 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 LRC.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Marshall University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $2,866 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($23,134 vs. $26,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($239 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/