- Both Shepherd University and West Liberty University are public.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- Shepherd University has more expensive tuition of $19,082 than West Liberty University ($17,116).
- West Liberty University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.76% than Shepherd University (89.13%).
- Shepherd University has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than West Liberty University (995).
- Shepherd University is larger with 3,235 students than West Liberty University (2,315 students).
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| #156 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in West Virginia | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Shepherdstown, WV | Location | West Liberty, WV |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,642 West Virginia residents $19,082 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,732 West Virginia residents $17,116 out-of-state |
| $9,270 West Virginia residents $13,176 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,880 West Virginia residents $14,220 out-of-state |
| $9,290 | Financial Aid | $9,899 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 89.13% | Acceptance Rate | 71.76% |
| 42.65% | Yield | 37.67% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 995 SAT, 7 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,235 | Total Students | 2,315 |
| 2,718 | Undergraduate | 1,919 |
| 517 | Graduate | 396 |
| 533 | Online Enrollment | 231 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $43,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,500 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,074) $5,789 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,291) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,198 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 141 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 148 Full-time 110 Part-time |
| 398 Full-time 108 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 306 Full-time 110 Part-time |
| $65,158 for Faculties $47,833 Part-time | Average Salary | $59,266 for Faculties $37,865 Part-time |