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Overview |
West Texas A & M University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Canyon, TX | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,242 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtamu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Texas A & M University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,372 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,267 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,860 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,001 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,500 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 96% |
Admission |
West Texas A & M University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,695 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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 1, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
West Texas A & M University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Texas A & M University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $239 |
Diversity |
West Texas A & M University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
West Texas A & M University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 20% | ||
Campus |
West Texas A & M University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 9,242 students)
West Texas A & M University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Texas A & M University or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.7% higher at Marshall University than West Texas A & M University ($18,244.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than West Texas A & M University ($8,756 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 20.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,860 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than West Texas A & M University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 49.6% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($11,221 vs. $7,500)
West Texas A & M University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Texas A & M University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or West Texas A & M University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 57 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at West Texas A & M University (3.61)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
West Texas A & M University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than West Texas A & M University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $40,200)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,134)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($211 vs. $239)
- More West Texas A & M University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/