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Overview |
Methodist | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,811 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #668 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | methodist.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Methodist | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,438 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,438 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,828 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,129 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,361 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Methodist | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,397 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 1,814 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1063/1200 | 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 |
Methodist | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Methodist | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Methodist | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Methodist | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Methodist | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shepherd University is larger than than Methodist based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,811 students)
Methodist vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Methodist or Shepherd University?
- Methodist University is 495.4% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($37,438.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.3% higher at Methodist than Shepherd University ($37,438.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Methodist ($9,827 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 16.8% lower than costs at Methodist University ($10,987 vs. $12,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Methodist University than Shepherd University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 246.1% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($25,361 vs. $7,328)
Methodist vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Methodist or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Methodist .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 40 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Methodist (3.58)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Methodist (75.7%)
Methodist vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Methodist 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 Methodist.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Methodist University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist 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/