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Overview |
Virginia Union University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Richmond, VA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,662 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vuu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Virginia Union University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,530 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,530 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,552 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,751 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
Virginia Union University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,771 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 2,708 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.71 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1010 | 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Virginia Union University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Virginia Union University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,750 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $348 | $239 |
Diversity |
Virginia Union University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Virginia Union University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Virginia Union University | 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 1,662 students)
Virginia Union University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Virginia Union University or Marshall University?
- Virginia Union University is 42.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($10,530.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at Marshall University than Virginia Union University ($18,724.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Virginia Union University ($9,734 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 34.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,552 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Virginia Union University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Union University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Marshall University ($14,751 vs. $12,024)
Virginia Union University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Virginia Union University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Virginia Union University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 256 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (97.7%) than Marshall University (96.5%)
Virginia Union University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Virginia Union University 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 Virginia Union University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Virginia Union University (44% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $33,300)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $10,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $33,750)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($239 vs. $348)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/