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Overview |
Shepherd University | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Shepherdstown, WV | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,235 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shepherd.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shepherd University | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,288 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,774 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,987 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,827 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,328 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 66% |
Admission |
Shepherd University | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,620 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Shepherd University | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shepherd University | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,223 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $144 |
Diversity |
Shepherd University | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Shepherd University | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Shepherd University | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 3,235 students)
Shepherd University vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shepherd University or CSUMB?
- Shepherd University is 9.5% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at CSUMB than Shepherd University ($17,622.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than CSUMB ($9,827 vs. $11,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 48% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,987 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than California State University Monterey Bay (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 18.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,702 vs. $7,328)
Shepherd University vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shepherd University or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Shepherd University .
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than CSUMB (92.4%)
Shepherd University vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shepherd University or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Shepherd University.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (46% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $3,800 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,500)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $8,223 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($14,000 vs. $22,223)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($144 vs. $229)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/