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Overview |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Rocky Mount, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,337 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncwc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,952 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,952 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,264 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,701 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,392 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,379 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,628 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1120 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,718 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $239 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 46% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 20% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Wesleyan College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,337 students)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Marshall University?
- North Carolina Wesleyan College is 372.2% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($33,952.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.1% higher at North Carolina Wesleyan College than Marshall University ($33,952.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than North Carolina Wesleyan College ($8,756 vs. $18,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 3.6% lower than costs at North Carolina Wesleyan College ($11,840 vs. $12,264)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina Wesleyan College as Marshall University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina Wesleyan College students is 153% larger than aid received Marshall University ($28,392 vs. $11,221)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Wesleyan College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or North Carolina Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 150 points higher than at North Carolina Wesleyan College (878)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (19)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at North Carolina Wesleyan College (3.2)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than North Carolina Wesleyan College (68.4%)
North Carolina Wesleyan College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Wesleyan 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 North Carolina Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than North Carolina Wesleyan College (44% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from North Carolina Wesleyan College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $40,200)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College students graduate with a $416 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($22,718 vs. $23,134)
- North Carolina Wesleyan College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($234 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/