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Overview |
Shepherd University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Shepherdstown, WV | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,235 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shepherd.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shepherd University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,288 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,774 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,987 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,827 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,328 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Shepherd University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,620 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1170 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shepherd University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shepherd University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,223 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $248 |
Diversity |
Shepherd University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Shepherd University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Shepherd University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,481 students)
Shepherd University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shepherd University or West Virginia University Tech?
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,848.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Shepherd University ($19,584.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Shepherd University ($9,529 vs. $9,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 6.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,987 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Shepherd University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University Institute of Technology students is 20.5% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,830 vs. $7,328)
Shepherd University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shepherd University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Shepherd University .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 13 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Shepherd University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shepherd University or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Shepherd University.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (46% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $9,100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($22,223 vs. $24,001)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($229 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/