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Overview |
VWC | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vwc.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
VWC | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,010 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,010 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,046 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,568 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
VWC | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,718 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | 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 |
VWC | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VWC | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $229 |
Diversity |
VWC | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
VWC | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 35% | ||
Campus |
VWC | 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
- Shepherd University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 1,538 students)
VWC vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VWC or Shepherd University?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 472.7% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.3% higher at VWC than Shepherd University ($36,010.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than VWC ($9,827 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 0.8% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,987 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 276.2% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($27,568 vs. $7,328)
VWC vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VWC or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or VWC .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 13 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming VWC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than VWC (81.4%)
VWC vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VWC 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 VWC.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Shepherd University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $200 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $4,777 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($22,223 vs. $27,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($229 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/