- Both Marshall University and Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) are public.
- Marshall University is located in Huntington, WV and LA Tech is located in Ruston, LA.
- Marshall University has more expensive tuition of $20,294 than LA Tech ($16,866).
- LA Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 64.84% than Marshall University (90.19%).
- LA Tech is larger with 10,839 students than Marshall University (10,691 students).
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| #1 in West Virginia | Rankings | #138 in National Universities #3 in Louisiana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Huntington, WV | Location | Ruston, LA |
| Known as | LA Tech | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,942 West Virginia residents $20,294 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,125 Louisiana residents $16,866 out-of-state |
| $9,160 West Virginia residents $22,024 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,995 Louisiana residents $12,726 out-of-state |
| $10,023 | Financial Aid | $9,857 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 90.19% | Acceptance Rate | 64.84% |
| 39.73% | Yield | 42.52% |
| Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,691 | Total Students | 10,839 |
| 7,952 | Undergraduate | 9,924 |
| 2,739 | Graduate | 915 |
| 1,990 | Online Enrollment | 611 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) $5,832 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,508) |
| ✔ (14 meals per week) $4,504 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| 820 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 378 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 1,721 Full-time 242 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 993 Full-time 330 Part-time |
| $72,914 for Faculties $53,275 Part-time | Average Salary | $73,696 for Faculties $50,445 Part-time |