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Overview |
University of Charleston | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Charleston, WV | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,059 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucwv.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Charleston | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,400 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,400 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,308 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,422 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Charleston | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,571 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Charleston | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Charleston | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $239 |
Diversity |
University of Charleston | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 1% |
Students |
University of Charleston | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Charleston | 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 University of Charleston based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 3,059 students)
University of Charleston vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Charleston or Marshall University?
- University of Charleston is 336.7% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.1% higher at University of Charleston than Marshall University ($31,400.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than University of Charleston ($8,756 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 16.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,200 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 99.8% larger than aid received Marshall University ($22,422 vs. $11,221)
University of Charleston vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Charleston or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or University of Charleston .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 34 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
University of Charleston vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Charleston 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 University of Charleston.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Marshall University (51% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $5,000 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $40,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,134)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($211 vs. $239)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/