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Overview |
Shepherd University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
| Location | Shepherdstown, WV | Bethesda, Maryland | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,235 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | shepherd.edu | devry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shepherd University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,288 | $15,835 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,774 | $15,835 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,987 | $7,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,827 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,328 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Shepherd University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,690 | 31 | ||
| Admitted | 1,620 | 24 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.1% | 83.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Shepherd University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shepherd University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,223 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | N/A |
Diversity |
Shepherd University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
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| % Men | 37% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 63% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shepherd University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | - | ||
Campus |
Shepherd University | DeVry University-Bethesda | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shepherd University is larger than than DeVry University-Bethesda based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 0 students)
Shepherd University vs. DeVry University-Bethesda Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shepherd University or DeVry University-Bethesda?
- DeVry University Maryland is 151.8% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($15,835.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at DeVry University-Bethesda than Shepherd University ($15,835.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeVry University Maryland are 44.7% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($7,594 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than DeVry University Maryland (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is ?% larger than aid received DeVry University Maryland ($7,328 vs. $0)
Shepherd University vs. DeVry University-Bethesda Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shepherd University or DeVry University-Bethesda? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeVry University-Bethesda or Shepherd University .
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than DeVry University-Bethesda (77.4%)
Shepherd University vs. DeVry University-Bethesda Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shepherd University or DeVry University-Bethesda? 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 DeVry University-Bethesda and Shepherd University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/