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Overview |
Marshall University | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,190 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,244 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,840 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,756 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,221 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Marshall University | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,356 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 6,158 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marshall University | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $155 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Marshall University | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Augusta University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 9,140 students)
Marshall University vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or Augusta University?
- Marshall University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Augusta University than Marshall University ($22,270.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Augusta University ($8,756 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augusta University are 18.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,998 vs. $11,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University as Augusta University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Augusta University ($11,221 vs. $8,995)
Marshall University vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Marshall University .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 17 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Marshall University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Augusta University (23)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
Marshall University vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or Augusta 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 Augusta University and Marshall University.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $40,200)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $8,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,134)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($155 vs. $239)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/