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Overview |
Shorter | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Shorter | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 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 25, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $239 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Shorter | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Marshall University?
- Shorter University is 211.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at Shorter than Marshall University ($22,380.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Shorter ($8,756 vs. $13,490)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 26% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,400 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 78.7% larger than aid received Marshall University ($20,057 vs. $11,221)
Shorter vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 59 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Marshall University (96.9%)
Shorter vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Marshall University (47% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $5,284 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,134 vs. $28,418)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($239 vs. $293)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/