Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Marshall's yield is 1 pts higher than Pennsylvania Western's
Yield rate - 2
Pennsylvania Western admits 94% vs. 96% at Marshall
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- MarshallOpen
- Pennsylvania WesternOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- MarshallTest scores required
- Pennsylvania WesternTest-optional
How they read a record
Marshall
GPA and tests are both very important; is considered. 48% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
Pennsylvania Western
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Marshall | Pennsylvania Western |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Marshall University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Marshall University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Marshall University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why