- Both Shepherd University and West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) are public.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- WVU Tech has more expensive tuition of $20,120 than Shepherd University ($19,082).
- WVU Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 52.91% than Shepherd University (89.13%).
- Shepherd University has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than WVU Tech (1,030).
- Shepherd University is larger with 3,235 students than WVU Tech (1,481 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 | Beckley, WV |
| Known as | WVU Tech | |
| 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 | $8,064 West Virginia residents $20,120 out-of-state |
| $9,270 West Virginia residents $13,176 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $9,290 | Financial Aid | $9,118 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 89.13% | Acceptance Rate | 52.91% |
| 42.65% | Yield | 41.54% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,235 | Total Students | 1,481 |
| 2,718 | Undergraduate | 1,481 |
| 517 | Graduate | 0 |
| 533 | Online Enrollment | 440 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 33% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 33% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 56% |
| $43,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,074) $5,789 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 385) $7,116 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,198 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 141 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 88 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 398 Full-time 108 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 216 Full-time 45 Part-time |
| $65,158 for Faculties $47,833 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,929 for Faculties $46,748 Part-time |