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WVU WVSU East Stroudsburg University Fairmont State MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania University of Charleston Concord University ECU PennWest Clarion Old Dominion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania| Lock Haven University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
LHU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
LHU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
LHU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
LHU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
LHU | 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 LHU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,920 students)
LHU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Marshall University?
- Lock Haven University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Marshall University than Lock Haven University ($18,244.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 14.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,350 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Lock Haven University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($11,221 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or LHU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 80 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at LHU (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at LHU (3.41)
LHU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Marshall University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Lock Haven University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/