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Overview |
CW | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
CW | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| 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 |
CW | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $229 |
Diversity |
CW | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CW | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CW | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shepherd University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or Shepherd University?
- The College of Westchester is 251.7% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at CW than Shepherd University ($22,113.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than CW ($9,827 vs. $10,891)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 15.4% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($9,520 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 153.3% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($18,559 vs. $7,328)
CW vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or CW .
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than CW (95.5%)
CW vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW 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 CW.
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $1,700 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,800)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $1,671 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($22,223 vs. $23,894)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($229 vs. $247)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/