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