- Both Shepherd University and West Virginia University are public.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- West Virginia University has more expensive tuition of $27,360 than Shepherd University ($19,082).
- West Virginia University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.90% than Shepherd University (89.13%).
- West Virginia University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Shepherd University (1,060).
- West Virginia University is larger with 24,741 students than Shepherd University (3,235 students).
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| #156 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in West Virginia | Rankings | #232 in National Universities #9 in West Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Shepherdstown, WV | Location | Morgantown, WV |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,642 West Virginia residents $19,082 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,648 West Virginia residents $27,360 out-of-state |
| $9,270 West Virginia residents $13,176 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,908 West Virginia residents $28,260 out-of-state |
| $9,290 | Financial Aid | $11,052 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 89.13% | Acceptance Rate | 71.90% |
| 42.65% | Yield | 35.29% |
| 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,235 | Total Students | 24,741 |
| 2,718 | Undergraduate | 19,059 |
| 517 | Graduate | 5,682 |
| 533 | Online Enrollment | 2,446 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 47% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $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 Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,074) $5,789 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,462) $6,356 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 141 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,348 Full-time 438 Part-time |
| 398 Full-time 108 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,567 Full-time 776 Part-time |
| $65,158 for Faculties $47,833 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,227 for Faculties $64,045 Part-time |