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Overview |
Marshall University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Buckhannon, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | 951 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | wvwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,190 | $31,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,244 | $31,698 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,840 | $10,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,756 | $20,470 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,221 | $26,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marshall University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,356 | 1,481 | ||
| Admitted | 6,158 | 1,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Marshall University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | West Virginia Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 951 students)
Marshall University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or West Virginia Wesleyan College?
- West Virginia Wesleyan College is 340.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($31,698.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Marshall University ($31,698.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than West Virginia Wesleyan College ($8,756 vs. $20,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Wesleyan College are 11.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,660 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Wesleyan College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia Wesleyan College students is 136.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($26,575 vs. $11,221)
Marshall University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Wesleyan College or Marshall University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 13 points higher than at West Virginia Wesleyan College (1015)
- Incoming Marshall University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at West Virginia Wesleyan College (3.52)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than West Virginia Wesleyan College (96.4%)
Marshall University vs. West Virginia Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or West Virginia Wesleyan College? 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 Wesleyan College and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia Wesleyan College is higher than Marshall University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from West Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More West Virginia Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/