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Overview |
UHart | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
UHart | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UHart | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
UHart | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UHart | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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
- University of Hartford is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 3,235 students)
UHart vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Shepherd University?
- University of Hartford is 581.5% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.7% higher at UHart than Shepherd University ($42,851.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than UHart ($9,827 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 23% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($10,987 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Hartford than Shepherd University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 299.2% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($29,250 vs. $7,328)
UHart vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 55 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming UHart students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UHart (3.26)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Shepherd University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $8,100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/