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Overview |
Marshall University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,190 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,244 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,840 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,756 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,221 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Marshall University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,356 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 6,158 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $254 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Marshall University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,315 students)
Marshall University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 21.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Marshall University than West Liberty University ($18,244.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than West Liberty University ($8,756 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 18.2% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,020 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than West Liberty University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 92.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($11,221 vs. $5,824)
Marshall University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Marshall University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 44 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Marshall University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Marshall University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,300 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,900)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,483 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,617)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($239 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/