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Overview |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Aberdeen, SD | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,344 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #820 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northern.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,616 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,718 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,150 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,264 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,715 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,322 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,033 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1150 | 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 |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,399 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $239 |
Diversity |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NSU | 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 NSU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 3,344 students)
NSU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Marshall University?
- Northern State University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Marshall University than Northern State University ($18,244.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than NSU ($8,756 vs. $17,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 29.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,150 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Northern State University (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 96.3% larger than aid received Northern State University ($11,221 vs. $5,715)
NSU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 4 points higher than at NSU (1024)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at NSU (3.37)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than NSU (78.1%)
NSU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Northern State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,400)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,265 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,399)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($239 vs. $252)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/