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WVU ECSU SCSU WVSU CCSU Fairmont State University of Charleston Concord University ECU Old Dominion Buffalo State College ETSU| Western Connecticut State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,137 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,131 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,527 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,943 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,457 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 4,440 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1150 | 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 10, 2026 |
Academics |
WestConn | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 22% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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 WestConn based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 4,137 students)
WestConn vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($7,372.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at Marshall University than Western Connecticut State University ($18,724.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than WestConn ($9,734 vs. $16,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 17.7% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($12,852 vs. $15,131)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 51.4% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($12,024 vs. $7,943)
WestConn vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than WestConn (81.4%)
WestConn vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (44% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/