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Overview |
UB | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,101 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,442 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,160 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,253 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,833 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
UB | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 173 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 148 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1110 | 890/1130 | ||
| 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 |
UB | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $239 |
Diversity |
UB | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UB | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 3,101 students)
UB vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Marshall University?
- University of Baltimore is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,442.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at UB than Marshall University ($21,160.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than UB ($9,734 vs. $17,253)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 50.6% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($12,852 vs. $19,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Baltimore as Marshall University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 36.1% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($12,024 vs. $8,833)
UB vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or UB .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 56 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UB (2.89)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UB (85.5%)
UB vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $20,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $40,200)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $1,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,134)
- UB graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($222 vs. $239)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/