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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 93% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $229 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 35% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 3,235 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Shepherd University?
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($6,746.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Purdue Calumet than Shepherd University ($16,164.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Purdue Calumet ($9,827 vs. $10,908)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 45.3% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($7,560 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (93% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($7,328 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 35 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Calumet Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $1,315 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $22,223)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($216 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/