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WVU LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech WVSU Fairmont State LSUS University of Charleston Concord University ECU Old Dominion ULM ETSU UL Lafayette| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 96% |
Admission |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 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 | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $239 |
Diversity |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 9,389 students)
NSU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 38.8% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at Marshall University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($18,244.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than NSU ($8,756 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 15.3% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,269 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($11,221 vs. $9,499)
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 20 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- 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 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at NSU (3.3)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Marshall University (96.9%)
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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,100 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,603 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($21,531 vs. $23,134)
- NSU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($222 vs. $239)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/