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Overview |
UNK | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Kearney, NE | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,017 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #574 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unk.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNK | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,450 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,418 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,936 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,249 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,779 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 96% |
Admission |
UNK | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 6,222 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.8% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1150 | 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 15, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
UNK | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNK | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $239 |
Diversity |
UNK | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UNK | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNK | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 6,017 students)
UNK vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNK or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Marshall University than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($18,724.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than UNK ($9,734 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 7.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,936 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than University of Nebraska at Kearney (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 37% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($12,024 vs. $8,779)
UNK vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNK or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or UNK .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 21 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming UNK students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than UNK (85.8%)
UNK vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNK 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 UNK.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Marshall University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $3,200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $40,200)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $1,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $23,134)
- UNK graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($219 vs. $239)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/