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Overview |
Stevenson University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,507 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,940 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,940 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,201 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,166 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,233 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 4,354 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | Shepherd 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (3,507 students vs. 3,318 students)
Stevenson University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Shepherd University?
- Stevenson University is 487.5% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($36,940.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.2% higher at Stevenson University than Shepherd University ($36,940.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Stevenson University ($12,651 vs. $28,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 32.5% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($11,308 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Shepherd University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 256.4% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($29,166 vs. $8,183)
Stevenson University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Stevenson University .
- The average SAT score at Stevenson University (1006) is 11 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Stevenson University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Stevenson University (83.2%)
Stevenson University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson University or Shepherd 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 Shepherd University and Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Shepherd University (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/