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Overview |
Longwood University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Farmville, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,358 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #603 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | longwood.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Longwood University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,753 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,690 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,318 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,772 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,332 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Longwood University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,042 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 5,304 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 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 |
Longwood University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Longwood University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
Longwood University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Longwood University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 3,235 students)
Longwood University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Longwood University or Shepherd University?
- Longwood University is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Longwood University than Shepherd University ($21,690.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Longwood University ($9,827 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 30.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($10,987 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Shepherd University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 41% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($10,332 vs. $7,328)
Longwood University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Longwood University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Longwood University .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 10 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Longwood University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Longwood 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 Longwood University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Shepherd University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/