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Overview |
UArts | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
UArts | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 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 |
UArts | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
UArts | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UArts | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UArts | 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
- Shepherd University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or Shepherd University?
- The University of the Arts is 710.3% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223% higher at UArts than Shepherd University ($50,950.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than UArts ($9,827 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 63.4% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($10,987 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 247.4% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($25,460 vs. $7,328)
UArts vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or UArts .
- The average SAT score at The University of the Arts (1045) is 50 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming UArts students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than UArts (80%)
UArts vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts 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 UArts.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Shepherd University (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $7,000 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $34,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/