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Overview |
SHU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
SHU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 |
SHU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
SHU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
SHU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,235 students)
SHU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Shepherd University?
- Sacred Heart University is 636.5% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.6% higher at SHU than Shepherd University ($46,310.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than SHU ($9,827 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 59.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($10,987 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Shepherd University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 165.9% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($19,484 vs. $7,328)
SHU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SHU (3.55)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Shepherd University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $18,200 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/