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Overview |
CCSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,468 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #540 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,464 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
CCSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,302 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 5,601 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
CCSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $229 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CCSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (9,468 students vs. 3,235 students)
CCSU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Shepherd University?
- Central Connecticut State University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at CCSU than Shepherd University ($19,358.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than CCSU ($9,827 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 13.4% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($10,987 vs. $12,464)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University as Shepherd University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is 18% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($7,328 vs. $6,212)
CCSU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 16 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than CCSU (76.7%)
CCSU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU or Shepherd University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Shepherd University and CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Shepherd University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $277 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $22,500)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($229 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/