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Overview |
Shepherd University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Shepherdstown, WV | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,235 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shepherd.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shepherd University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,288 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,774 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,987 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,827 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,328 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Shepherd University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 1,620 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1170 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shepherd University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,223 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $254 |
Diversity |
Shepherd University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Shepherd University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Shepherd University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 2,315 students)
Shepherd University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shepherd University or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 38.6% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at West Liberty University than Shepherd University ($17,100.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than West Liberty University ($9,827 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 9.7% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,020 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than West Liberty University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is 25.8% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($7,328 vs. $5,824)
Shepherd University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shepherd University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Shepherd University .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 11 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Shepherd University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shepherd University or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Shepherd University.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is the same as at West Liberty University (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $3,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,900)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,394 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $24,617)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($229 vs. $254)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University 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/