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Overview |
NSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,783 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,752 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,920 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,844 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,652 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,164 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
NSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,884 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 7,951 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
NSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $229 |
Diversity |
NSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
NSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 35% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 3,235 students)
NSU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at NSU than Shepherd University ($16,920.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than NSU ($9,827 vs. $14,652)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,844 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Norfolk State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 66% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($12,164 vs. $7,328)
NSU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 187 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NSU (2.9)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than NSU (89.5%)
NSU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU 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 NSU.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Norfolk State University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $4,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $36,700)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $8,777 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $31,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($229 vs. $320)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/