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Overview |
Ship | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Ship | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Ship | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
Ship | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ship | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ship | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 5,162 students)
Ship vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or Marshall University?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.6% higher at Marshall University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($18,244.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Ship ($8,756 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 2.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,538 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 47.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,221 vs. $7,593)
Ship vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Ship .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 49 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Ship (87.8%)
Ship vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Marshall University (60% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,000 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/