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Overview |
Marshall University | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,190 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,244 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,840 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,756 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,221 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 83% |
Admission |
Marshall University | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,356 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 6,158 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Marshall University | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $205 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Marshall University | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than UC Merced based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 9,103 students)
Marshall University vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 60.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.2% higher at UC Merced than Marshall University ($41,636.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than UC Merced ($8,756 vs. $13,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 63.3% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($11,840 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than University of California Merced (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 130.5% larger than aid received Marshall University ($25,868 vs. $11,221)
Marshall University vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Marshall University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 3 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming Marshall University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
Marshall University vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at UC Merced is higher than Marshall University (58% vs. 44%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $3,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($19,899 vs. $23,134)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($205 vs. $239)
- More UC Merced graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/