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WVU NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion WVSU Delaware State University Fairmont State Hampton University University of Charleston| Virginia State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
VSU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Petersburg, VA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,190 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vsu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,540 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,038 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,966 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,184 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,300 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 96% |
Admission |
VSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,577 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 9,424 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.85 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
VSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $305 | $239 |
Diversity |
VSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 87% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 22% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than VSU based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 5,190 students)
VSU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Marshall University than Virginia State University ($18,724.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than VSU ($9,734 vs. $16,184)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 0.9% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($12,852 vs. $12,966)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Virginia State University (96% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($12,300 vs. $12,024)
VSU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 171 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at VSU (2.85)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than VSU (89.1%)
VSU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Virginia State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $3,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $36,700)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $6,366 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $29,500)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($239 vs. $305)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/