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Overview |
Pitt State | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 State | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $229 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Pitt State | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | 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
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 3,235 students)
Pitt State vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Pitt State than Shepherd University ($17,696.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Pitt State ($9,827 vs. $16,725)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 16.6% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($9,426 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is 138.7% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,328 vs. $3,070)
Pitt State vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Pitt State (3.4)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Pitt State (86.2%)
Pitt State vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State 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 State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Shepherd University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Pittsburg State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,500)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $2,223 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,223)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($206 vs. $229)
- More Pitt State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/