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Overview |
ODU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,760 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,760 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,006 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,672 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
ODU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,559 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 1,329 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| 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 |
ODU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $239 |
Diversity |
ODU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
ODU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ODU | 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 ODU based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 1,258 students)
ODU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or Marshall University?
- Ohio Dominican University is 357.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($33,760.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at ODU than Marshall University ($33,760.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than ODU ($9,734 vs. $21,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 2.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($12,500 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 105.2% larger than aid received Marshall University ($24,672 vs. $12,024)
ODU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or ODU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 19 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than ODU (85.2%)
ODU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at ODU is higher than Marshall University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Ohio Dominican University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,700 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $5,991 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $29,125)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($239 vs. $301)
- More ODU 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/