- University of Charleston is a private school while Marshall University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- University of Charleston has more expensive tuition of $32,842 than Marshall University ($20,294).
- University of Charleston has tighter acceptance rate of 64.49% than Marshall University (90.19%).
- Marshall University is larger with 10,691 students than University of Charleston (3,059 students).
| University of Charleston View More Rivals | Marshall University View More Rivals | |
| #8 in West Virginia | Rankings | #1 in West Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, WV | Location | Huntington, WV |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,842 | Undergraduate | $8,942 West Virginia residents $20,294 out-of-state |
| $17,100 | Graduate | $9,160 West Virginia residents $22,024 out-of-state |
| $17,473 | Financial Aid | $10,023 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 64.49% | Acceptance Rate | 90.19% |
| 19.43% | Yield | 39.73% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 3,059 | Total Students | 10,691 |
| 2,365 | Undergraduate | 7,952 |
| 694 | Graduate | 2,739 |
| 1,734 | Online Enrollment | 1,990 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $46,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,700 |
| 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: 756) $5,600 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) $5,832 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (14 meals per week) $4,504 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 112 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 820 Full-time 229 Part-time |
| 326 Full-time 134 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,721 Full-time 242 Part-time |
| $59,595 for Faculties $48,135 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,914 for Faculties $53,275 Part-time |