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Overview |
Pitt-Bradford | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Bradford, PA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt-Bradford | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,332 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,505 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,470 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Pitt-Bradford | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,071 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 4,744 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1196 | 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 |
Pitt-Bradford | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt-Bradford | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $229 |
Diversity |
Pitt-Bradford | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt-Bradford | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Pitt-Bradford | 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
- Shepherd University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,074 students)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt-Bradford or Shepherd University?
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford is 117.2% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at Pitt-Bradford than Shepherd University ($25,534.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Pitt-Bradford ($9,827 vs. $16,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 6.3% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,332 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Shepherd University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Bradford students is 83.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($13,470 vs. $7,328)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt-Bradford or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Pitt-Bradford .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 17 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Pitt-Bradford (93.6%)
Pitt-Bradford vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt-Bradford 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 Pitt-Bradford.
- The graduation rate at Pitt-Bradford is higher than Shepherd University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $16,500 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,686 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($22,223 vs. $26,909)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($229 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/