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Overview |
Notre Dame College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,444 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | notredamecollege.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,568 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,151 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,299 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Notre Dame College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,116 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,447 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 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 |
Notre Dame College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Notre Dame College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame College | 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,444 students)
Notre Dame College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame College or Marshall University?
- Notre Dame College is 334.6% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.3% higher at Notre Dame College than Marshall University ($31,250.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Notre Dame College ($8,756 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 2.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,568 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 116.5% larger than aid received Marshall University ($24,299 vs. $11,221)
Notre Dame College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Notre Dame College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 129 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Notre Dame College (78.5%)
Notre Dame College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Marshall University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Notre Dame College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Notre Dame College graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/