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Overview |
SUNY Cobleskill | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Cobleskill, NY | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,783 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cobleskill.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Cobleskill | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,310 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,602 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,040 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
SUNY Cobleskill | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,386 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,005 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1150 | 930/1170 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY Cobleskill | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Cobleskill | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,359 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $229 |
Diversity |
SUNY Cobleskill | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
SUNY Cobleskill | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Cobleskill | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shepherd University is larger than than SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,783 students)
SUNY Cobleskill vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Cobleskill or Shepherd University?
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.6% higher at SUNY Cobleskill than Shepherd University ($16,980.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than SUNY Cobleskill ($9,827 vs. $17,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 39.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($10,987 vs. $15,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill than Shepherd University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students is 37% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($10,040 vs. $7,328)
SUNY Cobleskill vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Cobleskill or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or SUNY Cobleskill .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 113 points higher than at SUNY Cobleskill (882)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (19)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than SUNY Cobleskill (84%)
SUNY Cobleskill vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Cobleskill 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 SUNY Cobleskill.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (46% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $3,600 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $4,864 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($17,359 vs. $22,223)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($179 vs. $229)
- More SUNY Cobleskill 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/