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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitt-Bradford | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $239 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Marshall University?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 90% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Marshall University ($25,534.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Pitt-Bradford ($8,756 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 14.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,332 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Marshall University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 20% larger than aid received Marshall University ($13,470 vs. $11,221)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 50 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Pitt-Bradford (93.6%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Marshall University (48% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $17,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,775 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($23,134 vs. $26,909)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($239 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/