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Overview |
Tarleton | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 96% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 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 | 950/1150 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Tarleton | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $239 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 10,691 students)
Tarleton vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 62.8% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Marshall University than Tarleton State University ($18,244.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Tarleton ($8,756 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 14.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,328 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Tarleton State University (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Tarleton State University ($11,221 vs. $8,463)
Tarleton vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 69 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton 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 Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Tarleton State University (44% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $40,200)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $23,134)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($204 vs. $239)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/