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Overview |
Marshall University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,027 | 547 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,724 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,734 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,024 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
Marshall University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $315 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Marshall University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 547 students)
Marshall University vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Marshall University is 28% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.1% higher at Marshall University than Potomac College Herndon ($18,724.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 13.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,360 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Potomac College Herndon (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($12,024 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Marshall University .
Marshall University vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Potomac College Herndon (44% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $11,200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $7,366 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($23,134 vs. $30,500)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($239 vs. $315)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/