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Overview |
IU Northwest | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,198 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #882 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,553 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,754 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 93% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,915 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU Northwest | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shepherd University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 3,198 students)
IU Northwest vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Shepherd University?
- Indiana University Northwest is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at IU Northwest than Shepherd University ($20,634.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Shepherd University ($6,553 vs. $9,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 16.7% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($9,412 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Indiana University Northwest (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 19.5% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,754 vs. $7,328)
IU Northwest vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 67 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than IU Northwest (80.3%)
IU Northwest vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $2,000 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,807 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,030)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/