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Marshall University vs. Potomac State College of West Virginia University

Total PopulationUndergraduateGraduateOnline Classes

Total Student Population Comparison

The total student population of selected colleges is 13,035 with 7,763 female students and 5,272 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Marshall University has the most enrolled students of 11,958, while Potomac State College of West Virginia University has the least number of students of 1,077 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Marshall University
11,9584,861 7,097
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
1,077411 666
Total13,035 5,2727,763

Undergraduate Student Population

The total undergraduate population of selected colleges is 10,223 with 5,921 female students and 4,302 male students. The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Marshall University has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 9,146, while Potomac State College of West Virginia University has the least number of undergraduate students of 1,077.
Undergraduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Marshall University
9,1463,891 5,255
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
1,077411 666
Total10,2234,3025,921

Graduate Student Population

The total graduate population of selected colleges is 2,812 with 1,842 female students and 970 male students. The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Marshall University has the most enrolled graduate students of 2,812, while Marshall University has the least number of graduate students of 2,812.
Graduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Marshall University
2,812970 1,842
Total2,8129701,842

Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment

The following table compares 2023-2024 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between selected colleges. In undergraduate programs, out of total 10,223 students, 1,355 students (13.25%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 4,698 students (45.96%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 2,812 students, 1,299 students (46.19%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 359 students (12.77%) have learned from at least one online course.
Online Course (Distance Learning) Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameUndergraduateGraduate
TotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online ClassesTotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online Classes
Marshall University
9,146 1,114
(12.18%)
4,204
(45.97%)
2,812 1,299
(46.19%)
359
(12.77%)
Potomac State College of West Virginia University
1,077 241
(22.38%)
494
(45.87%)
No Graduate Level Courses Offered
Average10,223 1,355
(13.25%)
4,698
(45.96%)
2,812 1,299
(46.19%)
359
(12.77%)