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Overview |
SIUE | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
SIUE | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $239 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SIUE | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 10,691 students)
SIUE vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Marshall University?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 29.4% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96% higher at Marshall University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($18,244.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than SIUE ($8,756 vs. $13,586)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 15.3% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,272 vs. $11,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as Marshall University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($11,221 vs. $10,649)
SIUE vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 42 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming SIUE students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SIUE (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Marshall University (96.9%)
SIUE vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Marshall University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $6,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $40,200)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $1,704 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $23,134)
- SIUE graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($221 vs. $239)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/