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West Virginia University vs Marshall University: which has better ROI?

Public, Morgantown WV · vs · Public, Huntington WV

The verdict

West Virginia University has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $62,536 in 8.3 years versus not at all at Marshall University, on median earnings of $55,939 vs $46,354 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureWest Virginia UniversityMarshall University
Net price / yr$15,634$7,502
Total net cost$62,536$30,008
Median earnings, 10 yrs$55,939$46,354
Median debt$22,500$23,250
Payback8.3 yrs
20-year net return$89,044$-70,128

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.