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Overview |
WestConn | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 93% |
Admission |
WestConn | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WestConn | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,235 students)
WestConn vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Shepherd University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at WestConn than Shepherd University ($19,358.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than WestConn ($9,827 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 32.6% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,987 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Western Connecticut State University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,057 vs. $7,328)
WestConn vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/