- American Public University System is a private school while Shepherd University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- Shepherd University has more expensive tuition of $19,082 than American Public University System ($8,400).
- American Public University System is larger with 48,668 students than Shepherd University (3,235 students).
| American Public University System View More Rivals | Shepherd University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in West Virginia | Rankings | #156 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in West Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charles Town, WV | Location | Shepherdstown, WV |
| American Military University American Public University Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,400 | Undergraduate | $8,642 West Virginia residents $19,082 out-of-state |
| $8,160 | Graduate | $9,270 West Virginia residents $13,176 out-of-state |
| $1,738 | Financial Aid | $9,290 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $40 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 89.13% | |
| Yield | 42.65% | |
| Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 48,668 | Total Students | 3,235 |
| 39,206 | Undergraduate | 2,718 |
| 9,462 | Graduate | 517 |
| 48,668 | Online Enrollment | 533 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $67,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,074) $5,789 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,198 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 24 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 345 Full-time 1,439 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 141 Full-time 105 Part-time |
| 959 Full-time 1,449 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 398 Full-time 108 Part-time |
| $53,337 for Faculties $55,744 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,158 for Faculties $47,833 Part-time |