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WVU WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M WVSU Morgan State Fairmont State ECU Hampton University| North Carolina A & T State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
NCAT | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $239 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NCAT | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 10,691 students)
NCAT vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 103.1% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Marshall University than North Carolina A & T State University ($18,244.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than NCAT ($8,756 vs. $9,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 29% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,179 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than North Carolina A & T State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 11.3% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($11,221 vs. $10,082)
NCAT vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 118 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at NCAT (3.61)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (44% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,100 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,100)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $5,866 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,134 vs. $29,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($239 vs. $299)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/