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Overview |
Penn State Brandywine | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Media, PA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Brandywine | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,930 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,600 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,638 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 93% |
Admission |
Penn State Brandywine | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,440 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,347 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | 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 |
Penn State Brandywine | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Brandywine | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $229 |
Diversity |
Penn State Brandywine | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 61% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State Brandywine | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Brandywine | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shepherd University is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,196 students)
Penn State Brandywine vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Brandywine or Shepherd University?
- Penn State Brandywine is 132.6% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Penn State Brandywine than Shepherd University ($24,318.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Penn State Brandywine ($9,827 vs. $21,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 26.8% lower than costs at Penn State Brandywine ($10,987 vs. $13,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Penn State Brandywine (93% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Brandywine students is 31.5% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,638 vs. $7,328)
Penn State Brandywine vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Brandywine or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Penn State Brandywine .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 26 points higher than at Penn State Brandywine (969)
- Incoming Penn State Brandywine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Shepherd University (95.9%)
Penn State Brandywine vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Brandywine 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 Penn State Brandywine.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Penn State Brandywine (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Penn State Brandywine earn on average $13,800 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($22,223 vs. $26,818)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Brandywine graduates. ($229 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Brandywine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/