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Overview |
Muskingum | Marshall University | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,117 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #892 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,900 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,900 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,682 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,048 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,690 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,324 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1120 | 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 |
Muskingum | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Muskingum | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Muskingum based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,117 students)
Muskingum vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Marshall University?
- Muskingum University is 315.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($29,900.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Muskingum than Marshall University ($29,900.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Muskingum ($8,756 vs. $19,682)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 5.6% lower than costs at Muskingum University ($11,840 vs. $12,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University as Marshall University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 114.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($24,048 vs. $11,221)
Muskingum vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Muskingum .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 44 points higher than at Muskingum (984)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Muskingum (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Muskingum (86.4%)
Muskingum vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Muskingum is higher than Marshall University (54% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $100 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $40,100)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Muskingum graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/