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WVU Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU WVSU Fairmont State Virginia Tech VCU Mason University of Charleston Concord University| Radford University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
RU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 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 |
RU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $239 |
Diversity |
RU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
RU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 20% | ||
Campus |
RU | 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 RU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 7,718 students)
RU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Marshall University?
- Radford University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at RU than Marshall University ($20,246.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than RU ($8,756 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 12% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,567 vs. $11,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Radford University as Marshall University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 15.3% larger than aid received Radford University ($11,221 vs. $9,733)
RU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or RU .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at RU (3.31)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than RU (93.3%)
RU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU 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 RU.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Marshall University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,200)
- Radford University students graduate with a $134 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,134)
- RU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($237 vs. $239)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/