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Overview |
Truett-McConnell College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Cleveland, GA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,714 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1006 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | truett.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Truett-McConnell College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,952 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,952 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,320 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,373 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,025 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Truett-McConnell College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 730 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 662 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 890/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Truett-McConnell College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Truett-McConnell College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 14% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $239 |
Diversity |
Truett-McConnell College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Truett-McConnell College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Truett-McConnell College | 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Truett-McConnell College based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 2,714 students)
Truett-McConnell College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Truett-McConnell College or Marshall University?
- Truett McConnell College is 224.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($23,952.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Truett-McConnell College than Marshall University ($23,952.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Truett-McConnell College ($9,734 vs. $22,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truett McConnell College are 37.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,320 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truett McConnell College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truett McConnell College students is 25% larger than aid received Marshall University ($15,025 vs. $12,024)
Truett-McConnell College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Truett-McConnell College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Truett-McConnell College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 90 points higher than at Truett-McConnell College (938)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Truett-McConnell College (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Truett-McConnell College (3.49)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Truett-McConnell College (90.7%)
Truett-McConnell College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Truett-McConnell College 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 Truett-McConnell College.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Truett McConnell College (44% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Truett-McConnell College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $35,500)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $866 lower median federal student loan debt than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Truett-McConnell College graduates. ($239 vs. $248)
- More Truett-McConnell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/