- Shepherd University is a public school while Appalachian Bible College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- Shepherd University has more expensive tuition of $19,082 than Appalachian Bible College ($18,230).
- Appalachian Bible College has tighter acceptance rate of 58.95% than Shepherd University (89.13%).
- Appalachian Bible College has higher SAT scores of 1,120 than Shepherd University (1,060).
- Shepherd University is larger with 3,235 students than Appalachian Bible College (232 students).
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| #156 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in West Virginia | Rankings | #10 in Faith-based Colleges |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Shepherdstown, WV | Location | Mount Hope, WV |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,642 West Virginia residents $19,082 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $18,230 |
| $9,270 West Virginia residents $13,176 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,540 |
| $9,290 | Financial Aid | $14,254 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate |
| 89.13% | Acceptance Rate | 58.95% |
| 42.65% | Yield | 73.21% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,120 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,235 | Total Students | 232 |
| 2,718 | Undergraduate | 220 |
| 517 | Graduate | 12 |
| 533 | Online Enrollment | 29 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $43,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $33,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,074) $5,789 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 243) $3,910 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,198 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,650 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 141 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 13 Full-time 17 Part-time |
| 398 Full-time 108 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 39 Full-time 24 Part-time |
| $65,158 for Faculties $47,833 Part-time | Average Salary | $27,529 for Faculties $32,257 Part-time |