West Virginia University at Parkersburg vs. Shepherds Theological Seminary

Comparable Facts

Compare West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg, WV with Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is larger than Shepherds Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (2,728 students vs. 201 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• West Virginia University at Parkersburg is located in Parkersburg, WV (Small Suburban setting); Shepherds Theological Seminary is in Cary, NC (Rural Fringe setting).
• West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Shepherds Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: West Virginia University at Parkersburg 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherds Theological Seminary are 41.9% lower than at West Virginia University at Parkersburg ($8,456 vs. $14,544).
• Out-of-state tuition is 33.4% higher at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than at Shepherds Theological Seminary (about $2,284 more per year; $9,124 vs. $6,840).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Virginia University at Parkersburg than at Shepherds Theological Seminary (88% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both West Virginia University at Parkersburg and Shepherds Theological Seminary.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.