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Overview |
Marshall University | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | 749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,190 | $28,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,244 | $28,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,840 | $11,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,756 | $19,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,221 | $21,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Marshall University | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,356 | 1,576 | ||
| Admitted | 6,158 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 950/1180 | ||
| 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 | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Marshall University | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | Wheeling University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 749 students)
Marshall University vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or Wheeling University?
- Wheeling University is 290.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($28,090.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Wheeling University than Marshall University ($28,090.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Wheeling University ($8,756 vs. $19,998)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling University are 1.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,620 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheeling University than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheeling University students is 93.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($21,746 vs. $11,221)
Marshall University vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or Marshall University .
- The average SAT score at Wheeling University (1032) is 4 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Marshall University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Wheeling University (72.7%)
Marshall University vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or Wheeling 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 Wheeling University and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at Wheeling University is higher than Marshall University (62% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheeling University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Wheeling University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/