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WVU EIU Northern Illinois ISU WVSU Southern Illinois University Fairmont State Indiana State University of Charleston Concord University SIUE ECU| Western Illinois University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western Illinois University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Macomb, IL | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,643 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #579 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wiu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western Illinois University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,515 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,515 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,213 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,632 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
Western Illinois University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,219 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 6,914 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Western Illinois University | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western Illinois University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,704 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $239 |
Diversity |
Western Illinois University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Western Illinois University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Western Illinois University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Western Illinois University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 7,643 students)
Western Illinois University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western Illinois University or Marshall University?
- Western Illinois University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($9,515.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.7% higher at Marshall University than Western Illinois University ($18,244.00 vs. $9,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Western Illinois University ($8,756 vs. $11,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 12.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,500 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Western Illinois University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Illinois University students is 39.3% larger than aid received Marshall University ($15,632 vs. $11,221)
Western Illinois University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western Illinois University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Western Illinois University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 58 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Western Illinois University (3.45)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Western Illinois University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western Illinois 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 Western Illinois University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Marshall University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western Illinois University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,704)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($239 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/