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Overview |
Methodist | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Methodist | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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 |
Methodist | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Methodist | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Marshall University?
- Methodist University is 420.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at Methodist than Marshall University ($37,438.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Methodist ($8,756 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 8.3% lower than costs at Methodist University ($11,840 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 126% larger than aid received Marshall University ($25,361 vs. $11,221)
Methodist vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 73 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Methodist University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Methodist graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/