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WVU Eastern Murray State University Kentucky Louisville UTC WVSU Fairmont State NKU University of Southern Indiana University of Charleston Concord University| Western Kentucky University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WKU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
WKU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 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 |
WKU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $239 |
Diversity |
WKU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WKU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 10,691 students)
WKU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or Marshall University?
- Western Kentucky University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($11,112.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at WKU than Marshall University ($27,000.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than WKU ($8,756 vs. $12,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 6.9% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,072 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($11,221 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or WKU .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 19 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming WKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Marshall University (96.9%)
WKU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Marshall University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $3,100 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,100)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,116 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($23,134 vs. $24,250)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($239 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/