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Overview |
Lander University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,167 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,524 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,763 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Lander University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,663 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 3,143 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.8% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1190 | 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 |
Lander University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | 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 Lander University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 4,167 students)
Lander University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Marshall University?
- Lander University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Lander University than Marshall University ($20,300.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Lander University ($8,756 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 10.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,700 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 4.3% larger than aid received Lander University ($11,221 vs. $10,763)
Lander University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 106 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lander University (3.66)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Lander University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University 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 Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Lander University (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,000)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Lander University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/