- University of Charleston is a private school while Shepherd University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in West Virginia.
- University of Charleston has more expensive tuition of $32,842 than Shepherd University ($19,082).
- University of Charleston has tighter acceptance rate of 64.49% than Shepherd University (89.13%).
- Shepherd University is larger with 3,235 students than University of Charleston (3,059 students).
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| #8 in West Virginia | Rankings | #156 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in West Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Charleston, WV | Location | Shepherdstown, WV |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $32,842 | Undergraduate | $8,642 West Virginia residents $19,082 out-of-state |
| $17,100 | Graduate | $9,270 West Virginia residents $13,176 out-of-state |
| $17,473 | Financial Aid | $9,290 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $40 graduate |
| 64.49% | Acceptance Rate | 89.13% |
| 19.43% | Yield | 42.65% |
| Test Scores | 1,060 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,059 | Total Students | 3,235 |
| 2,365 | Undergraduate | 2,718 |
| 694 | Graduate | 517 |
| 1,734 | Online Enrollment | 533 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 47% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $46,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,000 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 756) $5,600 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,074) $5,789 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,198 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 112 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 141 Full-time 105 Part-time |
| 326 Full-time 134 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 398 Full-time 108 Part-time |
| $59,595 for Faculties $48,135 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,158 for Faculties $47,833 Part-time |