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Overview |
Randolph | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 634 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | randolphcollege.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Randolph | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,856 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,982 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Randolph | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,935 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 1,837 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 |
Randolph | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Randolph | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Randolph | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Randolph | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Randolph | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shepherd University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (3,318 students vs. 634 students)
Randolph vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Randolph or Shepherd University?
- Randolph College is 350.5% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($28,330.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.6% higher at Randolph than Shepherd University ($28,330.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Randolph ($12,651 vs. $20,856)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 5.1% lower than costs at Randolph College ($11,308 vs. $11,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Shepherd University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 180.9% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($22,982 vs. $8,183)
Randolph vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Randolph or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Randolph .
- The average SAT score at Randolph College (1014) is 19 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Randolph students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Randolph (94.9%)
Randolph vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Randolph 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 Randolph.
- The graduation rate at Randolph is higher than Shepherd University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Randolph College 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 $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Randolph graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/