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Overview |
Marshall University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,190 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,244 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,840 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,756 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,221 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
Marshall University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,356 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 6,158 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Marshall University | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $240 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Marshall University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | WVSU | ||
| 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 WVSU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 3,785 students)
Marshall University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 13% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Marshall University than West Virginia State University ($18,244.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than WVSU ($8,756 vs. $11,684)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 3.2% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,840 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than West Virginia State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 18.3% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($11,221 vs. $9,482)
Marshall University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Marshall University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 101 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than WVSU (96.2%)
Marshall University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than West Virginia State University (44% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $7,500 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $32,700)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $23,250)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($239 vs. $240)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/