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Overview |
Marshall University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,027 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,724 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,734 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,024 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Marshall University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,499 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 6,269 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | 920/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marshall University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | N/A |
Diversity |
Marshall University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Marshall University | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 8,679 students)
Marshall University vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or Purdue Northwest?
- Purdue University Northwest is 3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,594.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Marshall University than Purdue University Northwest ($18,724.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Marshall University ($9,637 vs. $9,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 41.3% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,097 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Purdue University Northwest (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 87.3% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($12,024 vs. $6,420)
Marshall University vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Marshall University .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
Marshall University vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Marshall University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/