| ODU vs. Marshall |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#310 in National Universities #23 in Virginia Colleges | Rankings* | #344 in National Universities #6 in West Virginia Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,750 Virginia Residents $33,780 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,162 West Virginia Residents $20,342 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,390 Virginia Residents $36,174 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,510 West Virginia Residents $22,192 Out-of-State |
| More$10,682 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,613 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,040 SAT 21 ACT |
| Tighter90.36% | Acceptance Rate | Easier95.73% |
| Lower19.94% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.06% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger23,743 | Total Enrollment | Smaller11,958 |
| Larger17,746 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,146 |
| Larger5,997 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,812 |
| Larger8,616 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,413 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower46% | Graduate Rate | Higher51% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,787) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,042) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,504) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,644 | Number of faculty | 1,049 |
| Higher$94,974 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,321 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.