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Overview |
Marshall University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,027 | 4,307 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,724 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $12,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,734 | $24,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,024 | $7,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 67% |
Admission |
Marshall University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,499 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,269 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Marshall University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $222 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Marshall University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 4,307 students)
Marshall University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 109.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at Penn College than Marshall University ($23,190.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Penn College ($9,734 vs. $24,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 4.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($12,314 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 65.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,024 vs. $7,285)
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Marshall University .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Marshall University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $4,200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $40,200)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $1,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,134)
- Penn College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($222 vs. $239)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/