- Both Marshall University and Old Dominion University (ODU) are public.
- Marshall University is located in Huntington, WV and ODU is located in Norfolk, VA.
- ODU has more expensive tuition of $32,662 than Marshall University ($20,294).
- ODU has tighter acceptance rate of 85.72% than Marshall University (90.19%).
- ODU is larger with 23,107 students than Marshall University (10,691 students).
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| #1 in West Virginia | Rankings | #269 in National Universities #30 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Huntington, WV | Location | Norfolk, VA |
| Known as | ODU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,942 West Virginia residents $20,294 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,262 Virginia residents $32,662 out-of-state |
| $9,160 West Virginia residents $22,024 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,848 Virginia residents $35,008 out-of-state |
| $10,023 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 90.19% | Acceptance Rate | 85.72% |
| 39.73% | Yield | 30.71% |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 24 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,691 | Total Students | 23,107 |
| 7,952 | Undergraduate | 18,375 |
| 2,739 | Graduate | 4,732 |
| 1,990 | Online Enrollment | 8,674 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) $5,832 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) $7,998 average annual costs |
| ✔ (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 | 16 to 1 |
| 820 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 844 Full-time 580 Part-time |
| 1,721 Full-time 242 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,410 Full-time 830 Part-time |
| $72,914 for Faculties $53,275 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,593 for Faculties $65,049 Part-time |