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Overview |
SU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,343 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,614 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,614 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,400 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,100 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
SU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,763 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 2,929 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 900/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
SU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
SU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SU | 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 3,318 students)
SU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Shepherd University?
- Shenandoah University is 450.5% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($34,614.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at SU than Shepherd University ($34,614.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than SU ($12,651 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 4.4% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($11,308 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Shepherd University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 194.5% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($24,100 vs. $8,183)
SU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or SU .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 10 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming SU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Shepherd University (3.6)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than SU (77.8%)
SU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Shenandoah University (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/