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WVU Auburn TROY WVSU Fairmont State Alabama Southern Community College Alabama State University of Charleston Concord University Faulkner ECU Old Dominion| Auburn University at Montgomery | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AUM | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
AUM | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $239 |
Diversity |
AUM | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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 AUM based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Marshall University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at AUM than Marshall University ($18,480.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than AUM ($8,756 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 60.7% lower than costs at Marshall University ($7,368 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Marshall University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 61.8% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($11,221 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 38 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at AUM (3.4)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,300 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $942 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $23,134)
- AUM graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($229 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/