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Overview |
SJC | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
SJC | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
SJC | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
SJC | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SJC | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 20% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Marshall University?
- Saint Josephs College is 312.4% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($29,650.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.5% higher at SJC than Marshall University ($29,650.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than SJC ($8,756 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 24.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,480 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Josephs College students is 95.2% larger than aid received Marshall University ($21,898 vs. $11,221)
SJC vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 43 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SJC (3.27)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than SJC (76.8%)
SJC vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Marshall University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Josephs College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/