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Overview |
Medgar | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,640 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Medgar | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,250 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,467 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Medgar | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,553 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 10,126 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1170 | |||
| 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 |
Medgar | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Medgar | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,033 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $93 | $229 |
Diversity |
Medgar | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Medgar | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Medgar | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 3,235 students)
Medgar vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Medgar or Shepherd University?
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Shepherd University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($15,774.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Shepherd University ($8,250 vs. $9,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 63.1% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($10,987 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Shepherd University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Medgar Evers College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,467 vs. $7,328)
Medgar vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Medgar or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Medgar .
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Medgar (87.6%)
Medgar vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Medgar 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 Medgar .
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $13,190 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $22,223)
- Medgar graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($93 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/