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Overview |
SWU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Central, SC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | edu. | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
SWU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,520 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,520 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,650 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,639 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,636 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
SWU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 846 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 433 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1013/1160 | 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 |
SWU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SWU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
SWU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SWU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SWU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than SWU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,175 students)
SWU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SWU or Marshall University?
- Southern Wesleyan University is 268.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($26,520.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.4% higher at SWU than Marshall University ($26,520.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than SWU ($8,756 vs. $17,639)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 22.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,650 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Wesleyan University students is 75% larger than aid received Marshall University ($19,636 vs. $11,221)
SWU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SWU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or SWU .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Marshall University (3.68)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than SWU (51.2%)
SWU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SWU 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 SWU.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern Wesleyan University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More SWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/