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Overview |
Eastern | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $229 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,235 students)
Eastern vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Shepherd University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 51.8% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.3% higher at Eastern than Shepherd University ($19,922.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Eastern ($9,827 vs. $10,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 6.1% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,360 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Shepherd University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 44.4% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($10,583 vs. $7,328)
Eastern vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 33 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,900)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $1,472 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,223 vs. $23,695)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($229 vs. $245)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/