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Overview |
Maryville College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Maryville, TN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #717 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maryvillecollege.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryville College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,880 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,880 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,583 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,782 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Maryville College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,361 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,641 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1120 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Maryville College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryville College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Maryville College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Maryville College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Maryville College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Maryville College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,069 students)
Maryville College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryville College or Marshall University?
- Maryville College is 412.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($36,880.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at Maryville College than Marshall University ($36,880.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Maryville College ($8,756 vs. $21,583)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 6.6% lower than costs at Maryville College ($11,840 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maryville College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 174.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($30,782 vs. $11,221)
Maryville College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryville College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Maryville College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 24 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Maryville College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Maryville College (3.61)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Maryville College (69.5%)
Maryville College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryville College or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Maryville College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than Marshall University (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $700 more per year than Maryville College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,500)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College 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/