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WVU SHSU PVAMU TSU UTSA UH Lamar University HBU WVSU Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University| University of Houston Downtown | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Houston-Downtown | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,105 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhd.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Downtown | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,252 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,332 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,882 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,269 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,246 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Downtown | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,953 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 6,302 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6%Open | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.7%Open | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1110 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Houston-Downtown | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Downtown | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $239 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Downtown | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of Houston-Downtown | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Downtown | 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
- University of Houston Downtown is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (14,105 students vs. 11,027 students)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Downtown or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 17.9% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Downtown for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $6,252.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Marshall University than University of Houston Downtown ($18,724.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than University of Houston-Downtown ($9,734 vs. $14,269)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Downtown are 30.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,882 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than University of Houston Downtown (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 45.8% larger than aid received University of Houston Downtown ($12,024 vs. $8,246)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Downtown 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 Houston-Downtown .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 134 points higher than at University of Houston-Downtown (894)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (18)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Houston-Downtown (3.29)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than University of Houston-Downtown (90.6%)
University of Houston-Downtown vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Downtown 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 Houston-Downtown.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than University of Houston Downtown (44% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from University of Houston Downtown earn on average $7,200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,200)
- University of Houston Downtown students graduate with a $4,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,134)
- University of Houston-Downtown graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($193 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Downtown students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/