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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,235 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Shepherd University?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 22.7% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Shepherd University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($15,774.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($9,827 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 14.2% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($10,987 vs. $12,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 18.7% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,697 vs. $7,328)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 40 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Shepherd University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $700 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/