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Overview |
Wingate University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Wingate University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $239 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Wingate University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 3,396 students)
Wingate University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or Marshall University?
- Wingate University is 466.1% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.1% higher at Wingate University than Marshall University ($40,706.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Wingate University ($8,756 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 13.4% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,444 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Marshall University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 223.2% larger than aid received Marshall University ($36,262 vs. $11,221)
Wingate University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 12 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Wingate University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
Wingate University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Marshall University (53% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $3,366 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $26,500)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($239 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/