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Overview |
Lander University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Greenwood, SC | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,363 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lander.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lander University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,700 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,300 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,657 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,000 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Lander University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,184 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 3,521 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Lander University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lander University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Lander University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Lander University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Lander University | 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
- Lander University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (4,363 students vs. 3,318 students)
Lander University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lander University or Shepherd University?
- Lander University is 70.2% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at Lander University than Shepherd University ($20,300.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Lander University ($12,651 vs. $14,657)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lander University are 5.7% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,700 vs. $11,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lander University than Shepherd University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($12,000 vs. $8,183)
Lander University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lander University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Lander University .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 73 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Shepherd University (3.6)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Lander University (67.9%)
Lander University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lander University 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 Lander University.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Lander University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Lander University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,000)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/