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Overview |
Wilson College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Wilson College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 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 | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 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 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Wilson College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $239 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Wilson College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | 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 Wilson College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or Marshall University?
- Wilson College is 250.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Wilson College than Marshall University ($25,200.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Wilson College ($8,756 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marshall University are 1.1% lower than costs at Wilson College ($11,840 vs. $11,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 26.9% larger than aid received Marshall University ($14,241 vs. $11,221)
Wilson College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 87 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Wilson College (94%)
Wilson College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson College 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at Wilson College is higher than Marshall University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $34,700)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $2,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,750)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($239 vs. $266)
- More Wilson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/