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Overview |
TROY | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,156 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #963 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,312 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,624 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,599 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,187 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
TROY | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,035 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 6,672 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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 |
TROY | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
TROY | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
TROY | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 20% | ||
Campus |
TROY | 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
- Troy University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (14,156 students vs. 10,691 students)
TROY vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Marshall University?
- Troy University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($9,312.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at TROY than Marshall University ($18,624.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than TROY ($8,756 vs. $13,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 55.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($7,599 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Troy University (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 27.4% larger than aid received Troy University ($11,221 vs. $8,806)
TROY vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 18 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming TROY students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at TROY (3.5)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than TROY (94.8%)
TROY vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Troy University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $800 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $39,400)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/