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Overview |
Plaza College | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| 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 |
Plaza College | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $229 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Plaza College | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Shepherd University?
- Plaza College is 106.7% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Shepherd University than Plaza College ($15,774.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Plaza College ($9,827 vs. $17,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 57% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($7,000 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Plaza College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Plaza College ($7,328 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Plaza College .
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $8,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($13,915 vs. $22,223)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($143 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/