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Overview |
Shepherd University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Shepherdstown, WV | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,318 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shepherd.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shepherd University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,288 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,774 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,308 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,651 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,183 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Shepherd University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,793 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 1,715 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Shepherd University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shepherd University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,223 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $278 |
Diversity |
Shepherd University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Shepherd University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Shepherd University | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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
- Shepherd University is larger than than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (3,318 students vs. 1,128 students)
Shepherd University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shepherd University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 532.8% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.3% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than Shepherd University ($39,792.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($12,651 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 38.3% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($11,308 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte than Shepherd University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 223.5% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($26,471 vs. $8,183)
Shepherd University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shepherd University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Shepherd University .
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (75.3%)
Shepherd University vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shepherd University or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Shepherd University.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than Shepherd University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,100)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,677 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($22,223 vs. $26,900)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($229 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte 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/