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Overview |
Quinnipiac | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Hamden, CT | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,788 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #173 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | quinnipiac.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Quinnipiac | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,170 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,170 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,950 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,051 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,689 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Quinnipiac | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,668 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 15,641 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Quinnipiac | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Quinnipiac | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $229 |
Diversity |
Quinnipiac | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Quinnipiac | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Quinnipiac | 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
- Quinnipiac University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (8,788 students vs. 3,235 students)
Quinnipiac vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Quinnipiac or Shepherd University?
- Quinnipiac University is 682% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($49,170.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.7% higher at Quinnipiac than Shepherd University ($49,170.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Quinnipiac ($9,827 vs. $39,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 45.2% lower than costs at Quinnipiac University ($10,987 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Quinnipiac University than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Quinnipiac University students is 305.1% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($29,689 vs. $7,328)
Quinnipiac vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Quinnipiac or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Quinnipiac .
- The average SAT score at Quinnipiac University (1095) is 100 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Quinnipiac students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Quinnipiac (3.39)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Quinnipiac (83.8%)
Quinnipiac vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Quinnipiac 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 Quinnipiac.
- The graduation rate at Quinnipiac is higher than Shepherd University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Quinnipiac University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($65,500 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $3,777 lower median federal student loan debt than Quinnipiac graduates. ($22,223 vs. $26,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Quinnipiac graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More Quinnipiac graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/