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Overview |
Marshall University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,027 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,724 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,734 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,024 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marshall University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,499 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 6,269 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Marshall University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $293 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Marshall University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| 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 Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 35 students)
Marshall University vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or Shorter-CAPP?
- Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs is 27% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at Marshall University than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($18,724.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Shorter-CAPP ($9,734 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 48.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($8,655 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 135.3% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($12,024 vs. $5,109)
Marshall University vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or Marshall University .
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
Marshall University vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $9,100 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $5,284 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($23,134 vs. $28,418)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($239 vs. $293)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/