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Overview |
SAU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
SAU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 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 |
SAU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $239 |
Diversity |
SAU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
SAU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SAU | 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or Marshall University?
- Spring Arbor University is 331.4% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at SAU than Marshall University ($31,020.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than SAU ($8,756 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 11.2% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,652 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is 84.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($20,677 vs. $11,221)
SAU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 45 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming SAU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SAU (3.61)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Marshall University (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $909 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,043)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($239 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/