Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Ferris State University Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary West Virginia University Tech Frostburg State University| Liberty University | Shepherd University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Liberty University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Lynchburg, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 96,709 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | liberty.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Liberty University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,374 | $6,288 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,374 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,350 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,913 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,471 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Liberty University | Shepherd University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,943 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 30,723 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3%Open | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9%Open | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Liberty University | Shepherd University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Liberty University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,166 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $229 |
Diversity |
Liberty University | Shepherd University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 31% | 1% |
Students |
Liberty University | Shepherd University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 3,235 students)
Liberty University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Liberty University or Shepherd University?
- Liberty University is 239.9% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Liberty University than Shepherd University ($21,374.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Liberty University ($9,827 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 12.4% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,987 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Shepherd University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 70.2% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($12,471 vs. $7,328)
Liberty University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Liberty University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Liberty University .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 75 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Shepherd University (95.9%)
Liberty University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Liberty 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 Liberty University.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Shepherd University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,100)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $1,943 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $24,166)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($229 vs. $249)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/