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Overview |
Purdue North Central | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Westville, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,092 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue North Central | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,380 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,832 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,168 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 96% |
Admission |
Purdue North Central | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue North Central | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue North Central | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,836 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $239 |
Diversity |
Purdue North Central | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue North Central | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
Purdue North Central | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Purdue North Central based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 6,092 students)
Purdue North Central vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue North Central or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue North Central for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Marshall University than Purdue University North Central Campus ($18,244.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University North Central Campus than Marshall University ($7,832 vs. $8,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University North Central Campus are 60.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($7,380 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Purdue University North Central Campus (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 56.5% larger than aid received Purdue University North Central Campus ($11,221 vs. $7,168)
Purdue North Central vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue North Central or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Purdue North Central .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 85 points higher than at Purdue North Central (943)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Purdue North Central (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Purdue North Central (3.19)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Purdue North Central (49.9%)
Purdue North Central vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue North Central 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 Purdue North Central.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Purdue University North Central Campus (44% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Purdue University North Central Campus 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 $1,702 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue North Central graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,836)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue North Central graduates. ($239 vs. $256)
- More Purdue North Central 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/