Marshall vs. CDU
Both Marshall University and Catholic Distance University are 4 years schools located in West Virginia. The following statements compare Marshall University and Catholic Distance University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Marshall's tuition ($20,294) is more expensive than CDU ($9,600).
- Marshall's acceptance rate (96.46%) is lower than Marshall (96.46%).
- Marshall has higher yield (27.74%) than Marshall (27.74%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,020.
- CDU's students to faculty ratio (3 to 1) is lower than Marshall (15 to 1).
- Marshall (11,027 students) is larger than CDU (171 students) with more enrolled students.
- Marshall ($10,613) has higher amount of financial aid than CDU ($3,872).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 49%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,942 In-State
$20,294 out-of-state
$20,294 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,613
Test Scores
1,020 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
96.46% Acceptance Rate
27.74% Yield
Enrollment
8,235 Undergraduate
2,792 Graduate
1,565 Online Students
Graduation Rate
49% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
819 Faculties (full-time)
1,792 Staffs (full-time)
$72,914 Faculty Salary
$53,275 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,978 annual charge
-2,283 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,582 annual charge

Catholic Distance University
Private, 4 years • Charles Town, WV #112 Faith-based Schools, #WV in West Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$9,600
Financial Aid
$3,872
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
99 Undergraduate
72 Graduate
171 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
3 to 1 Students to Faculty
8 Faculties (full-time)
22 Staffs (full-time)
$26,518 Faculty Salary
$58,461 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
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