- Marshall University is a public school while Rice University is a private school.
- Marshall University is located in Huntington, WV and Rice University is located in Houston, TX.
- Rice University has more expensive tuition of $58,128 than Marshall University ($20,294).
- Rice University has tighter acceptance rate of 15.86% than Marshall University (90.19%).
- Marshall University is larger with 10,691 students than Rice University (8,672 students).
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| #1 in West Virginia | Rankings | #15 in National Universities #1 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Huntington, WV | Location | Houston, TX |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 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 | $58,128 |
| $9,160 West Virginia residents $22,024 out-of-state | Graduate | $54,462 |
| $10,023 | Financial Aid | $48,958 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 90.19% | Acceptance Rate | 15.86% |
| 39.73% | Yield | 36.59% |
| Test Scores | 1,540 SAT, 35 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 10,691 | Total Students | 8,672 |
| 7,952 | Undergraduate | 4,494 |
| 2,739 | Graduate | 4,178 |
| 1,990 | Online Enrollment | 498 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $41,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $91,600 |
| 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 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: 3,701) $10,200 average annual costs |
| ✔ (14 meals per week) $4,504 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (25 meals per week) $4,800 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 6 to 1 |
| 820 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 698 Full-time 149 Part-time |
| 1,721 Full-time 242 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,323 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $72,914 for Faculties $53,275 Part-time | Average Salary | $150,288 for Faculties $74,170 Part-time |