Huntington, WV · Shepherdstown, WV · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Marshall University | Shepherd University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 95.6% |
| In-State Tuition | $8,942 | $8,642 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $20,294 | $19,082 |
| Average Net Price | $9,734 | $12,651 |
| Graduation Rate | 49.0% | 49.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Marshall University accepts 96.5% of applicants; Shepherd University accepts 95.6%. Tuition is close: $8,942 at Marshall University, $8,642 at Shepherd University. Six-year graduation rates are close: 49% at Marshall University, 49% at Shepherd University.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Shepherd University. It accepts 95.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Marshall University, on average. After aid, students pay $9,734/year versus $12,651/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Marshall University is at 49%; Shepherd University is at 49%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.