West Virginia University Tech vs. Shepherds Theological Seminary

Comparable Facts

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

West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than Shepherds Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (1,278 students vs. 201 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• West Virginia University Institute of Technology is located in Beckley, WV (Rural Fringe setting); Shepherds Theological Seminary is in Cary, NC (Rural Fringe setting).
• West Virginia University Institute of Technology 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 Institute of Technology 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherds Theological Seminary are 34.9% lower than at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,456 vs. $12,986).
• Out-of-state tuition is 208.1% higher at West Virginia University Tech than at Shepherds Theological Seminary (about $14,232 more per year; $21,072 vs. $6,840).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than at Shepherds Theological Seminary (98% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at West Virginia University Tech, open admission at Shepherds Theological Seminary.
• Typical fall application deadline: West Virginia University Tech Aug 1, 2027.

Loans and repayment

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