- Salem University is a private school while Marshall University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- Marshall University has more expensive tuition of $20,294 than Salem University ($13,750).
- Marshall University is larger with 10,691 students than Salem University (984 students).
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| #13 in West Virginia | Rankings | #1 in West Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Salem, WV | Location | Huntington, WV |
| Known as | ||
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,750 | Undergraduate | $8,942 West Virginia residents $20,294 out-of-state |
| $12,070 | Graduate | $9,160 West Virginia residents $22,024 out-of-state |
| $4,693 | Financial Aid | $10,023 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 90.19% | |
| Yield | 39.73% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 984 | Total Students | 10,691 |
| 762 | Undergraduate | 7,952 |
| 222 | Graduate | 2,739 |
| 559 | Online Enrollment | 1,990 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 28% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 57% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $34,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) $5,832 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $4,504 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 26 Full-time 49 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 820 Full-time 229 Part-time |
| 110 Full-time 50 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,721 Full-time 242 Part-time |
| $32,143 for Faculties $48,996 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,914 for Faculties $53,275 Part-time |