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Overview |
Marshall University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | 273 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,190 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,244 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,840 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,756 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,221 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Marshall University | Ohio Valley 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 | 3.68 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 870/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Marshall University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $254 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Marshall University | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 273 students)
Marshall University vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or Ohio Valley University?
- Ohio Valley University is 211.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Ohio Valley University than Marshall University ($22,400.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 28.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,190 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Ohio Valley University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($11,221 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or Marshall University .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
Marshall University vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or Ohio Valley 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 Ohio Valley University and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Ohio Valley University (44% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,400)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,650)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Valley University graduates. ($239 vs. $254)
- More Ohio Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/