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WVU Middle Tennessee State University WCU Tennessee WVSU Austin Peay State University ECU Fairmont State KSU Tennessee Tech University of Charleston Concord University| East Tennessee State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ETSU | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,586 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,950 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,790 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,270 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,033 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,228 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
ETSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,903 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 890/1130 | ||
| 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 |
ETSU | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $239 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ETSU | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Marshall University based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 11,027 students)
ETSU vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Marshall University?
- East Tennessee State University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($7,950.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.8% higher at Marshall University than East Tennessee State University ($18,724.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than ETSU ($9,734 vs. $16,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 25.1% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,270 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than East Tennessee State University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 30.3% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($12,024 vs. $9,228)
ETSU vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 40 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming ETSU 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 ETSU (3.33)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than ETSU (87.1%)
ETSU vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is the same as at Marshall University (44% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $200 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,134)
- ETSU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($211 vs. $239)
- More ETSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/