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Overview |
Marshall University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,190 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,244 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,840 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,756 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,221 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Marshall University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,356 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 6,158 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marshall University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $248 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Marshall University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,481 students)
Marshall University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Marshall University ($19,584.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than West Virginia University Tech ($8,756 vs. $9,529)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 1.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,676 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 27.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,221 vs. $8,830)
Marshall University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Marshall University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 46 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Marshall University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $867 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,001)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($239 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/