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Overview |
Marshall University | West Virginia Northern Community College | ||
| Location | Huntington, WV | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,691 | 1,222 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #813 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marshall.edu | wvncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marshall University | West Virginia Northern Community College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,190 | $3,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,244 | $11,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,840 | $4,247 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,756 | $3,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,221 | $6,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Marshall University | West Virginia Northern Community College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,356 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,158 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Marshall University | West Virginia Northern Community College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marshall University | West Virginia Northern Community College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,200 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,134 | $8,903 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $92 |
Diversity |
Marshall University | West Virginia Northern Community College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Marshall University | West Virginia Northern Community College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Marshall University | West Virginia Northern Community College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than West Virginia Northern Community College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,222 students)
Marshall University vs. West Virginia Northern Community College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marshall University or West Virginia Northern Community College?
- Marshall University is 99.7% more expensive to attend than West Virginia Northern Community College for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $3,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at Marshall University than West Virginia Northern Community College ($18,244.00 vs. $11,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia Northern Community College than Marshall University ($3,193 vs. $8,756)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia Northern Community College are 178.8% lower than costs at Marshall University ($4,247 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia Northern Community College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 65.7% larger than aid received West Virginia Northern Community College ($11,221 vs. $6,771)
Which college is harder to get into, Marshall University or West Virginia Northern Community College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia Northern Community College or Marshall University .
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at West Virginia Northern Community College (2.92)
Marshall University vs. West Virginia Northern Community College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marshall University or West Virginia Northern Community College? 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 West Virginia Northern Community College and Marshall University.
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $11,200 more per year than West Virginia Northern Community College graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $29,000)
- West Virginia Northern Community College students graduate with a $14,231 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($8,903 vs. $23,134)
- West Virginia Northern Community College graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($92 vs. $239)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia Northern Community College students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/