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Overview |
Shepherd University | WVSU | ||
| Location | Shepherdstown, WV | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,318 | 3,458 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | #1003 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shepherd.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shepherd University | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,288 | $8,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,774 | $13,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,308 | $12,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,651 | $10,878 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,183 | $8,657 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 83% |
Admission |
Shepherd University | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,793 | 4,465 | ||
| Admitted | 1,715 | 4,303 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33% | 7.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 830/1073 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shepherd University | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,223 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $240 |
Diversity |
Shepherd University | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Shepherd University | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Shepherd University | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (3,458 students vs. 3,318 students)
Shepherd University vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shepherd University or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($8,524.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Shepherd University than West Virginia State University ($15,774.00 vs. $13,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Shepherd University ($10,878 vs. $12,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 14.4% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($11,308 vs. $12,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,657 vs. $8,183)
Shepherd University vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shepherd University or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Shepherd University .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 68 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Shepherd University (95.6%)
Shepherd University vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shepherd University or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Shepherd University.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than West Virginia State University (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $8,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $32,700)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $1,027 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $23,250)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($229 vs. $240)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/