- Shepherd University is a public school while Bethany College is a private school.
- Shepherd University is located in Shepherdstown, WV and Bethany College is located in Lindsborg, KS.
- Bethany College has more expensive tuition of $31,946 than Shepherd University ($19,082).
- Bethany College has tighter acceptance rate of 66.64% than Shepherd University (89.13%).
- Shepherd University has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than Bethany College (985).
- Shepherd University is larger with 3,235 students than Bethany College (744 students).
Shepherd University View More Rivals | Bethany College View More Rivals | |
| #156 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in West Virginia | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Shepherdstown, WV | Location | Lindsborg, KS |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,642 West Virginia residents $19,082 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $31,946 |
| $9,270 West Virginia residents $13,176 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $9,290 | Financial Aid | $22,813 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 89.13% | Acceptance Rate | 66.64% |
| 42.65% | Yield | 30.83% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 985 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,235 | Total Students | 744 |
| 2,718 | Undergraduate | 744 |
| 517 | Graduate | 0 |
| 533 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 29% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 47% |
| $43,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree 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: 596) $7,400 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,198 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,750 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 141 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 42 Full-time 40 Part-time |
| 398 Full-time 108 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 126 Full-time 86 Part-time |
| $65,158 for Faculties $47,833 Part-time | Average Salary | $41,895 for Faculties $41,164 Part-time |