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WVU IU South Bend IU BSU IUPUI EIU WVSU Fairmont State Purdue Western Illinois University University of Charleston Concord University| Indiana State University | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Indiana State | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Indiana State | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $239 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana State | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Indiana State based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 8,658 students)
Indiana State vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Marshall University?
- Indiana State University is 31.5% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($9,452.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Indiana State than Marshall University ($20,880.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Indiana State ($8,756 vs. $12,688)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana State University are 4.3% lower than costs at Marshall University ($11,350 vs. $11,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana State University as Marshall University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($11,221 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 118 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Indiana State (92.3%)
Indiana State vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Indiana State University (44% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Indiana State University earn on average $200 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($40,400 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $586 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana State graduates. ($23,134 vs. $23,720)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana State graduates. ($239 vs. $245)
- More Indiana State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/