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Overview |
Blue Ash | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Blue Ash, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,166 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Blue Ash | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,256 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,054 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,232 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,388 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,982 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
Blue Ash | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
Academics |
Blue Ash | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Blue Ash | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $239 |
Diversity |
Blue Ash | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Blue Ash | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Blue Ash | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Blue Ash based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 7,166 students)
Blue Ash vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Blue Ash or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Blue Ash for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $6,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Marshall University than UC Blue Ash College ($18,724.00 vs. $15,054.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at UC Blue Ash College than Marshall University ($9,388 vs. $9,734)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 34.1% lower than costs at UC Blue Ash College ($12,852 vs. $17,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than UC Blue Ash College (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 141.3% larger than aid received UC Blue Ash College ($12,024 vs. $4,982)
Which college is harder to get into, Blue Ash or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Blue Ash .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Blue Ash (2.91)
Blue Ash vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash.
- Graduates from UC Blue Ash College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $40,200)
- UC Blue Ash College students graduate with a $134 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,134)
- Blue Ash graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($237 vs. $239)
- More Blue Ash graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/