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WVU SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech WVSU MSU Fairmont State| Stephen F Austin State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
SFASU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 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 |
SFASU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
SFASU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SFASU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 20% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 10,691 students)
SFASU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or Marshall University?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at SFASU than Marshall University ($18,858.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than SFASU ($8,756 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 22.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,642 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Stephen F Austin State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Stephen F Austin State University ($11,221 vs. $10,363)
SFASU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 27 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than SFASU (89.5%)
SFASU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU 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 SFASU.
- The graduation rate at SFASU is the same as at Marshall University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More SFASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/