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Overview |
Marshall University | WCC | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Franklin, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,027 | 57 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | williamsoncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | WCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,372 | $13,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,724 | $13,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $15,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,734 | $19,813 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,024 | $7,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marshall University | WCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,499 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,269 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Marshall University | WCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | WCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | N/A |
Diversity |
Marshall University | WCC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Marshall University | WCC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | WCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than WCC based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 57 students)
Marshall University vs. WCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or WCC?
- Williamson Christian College is 83.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($13,560.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Marshall University than Williamson Christian College ($18,724.00 vs. $13,560.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than WCC ($9,734 vs. $19,813)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 19.4% lower than costs at Williamson Christian College ($12,852 vs. $15,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Williamson Christian College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 62.2% larger than aid received Williamson Christian College ($12,024 vs. $7,411)
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or WCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCC or Marshall University .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WCC (3.25)
Marshall University vs. WCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or WCC? 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 WCC and Marshall University.
- The graduation rate at WCC is higher than Marshall University (100% vs. 44%)
- More WCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/