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Overview |
University of Indianapolis | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,018 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uindy.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Indianapolis | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,252 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,252 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,828 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,283 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,961 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Indianapolis | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 7,514 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1170 | 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 Indianapolis | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Indianapolis | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $239 |
Diversity |
University of Indianapolis | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
University of Indianapolis | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Indianapolis | 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 Indianapolis based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 5,018 students)
University of Indianapolis vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Indianapolis or Marshall University?
- University of Indianapolis is 362.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($33,252.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.3% higher at University of Indianapolis than Marshall University ($33,252.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than University of Indianapolis ($8,756 vs. $22,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Indianapolis are 0.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,828 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Indianapolis than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Indianapolis students is 140.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($26,961 vs. $11,221)
University of Indianapolis vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis .
- The average SAT score at University of Indianapolis (1030) is 2 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming University of Indianapolis students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Indianapolis (3.31)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of Indianapolis (76.1%)
University of Indianapolis vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis.
- The graduation rate at University of Indianapolis is higher than Marshall University (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Indianapolis earn on average $3,600 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,866 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($23,134 vs. $27,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than University of Indianapolis graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More University of Indianapolis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/