Shepherdstown, WV · Morgantown, WV · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Shepherd University | West Virginia University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 86.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $8,642 | $9,648 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $19,082 | $27,360 |
| Average Net Price | $12,651 | $13,691 |
| Graduation Rate | 49.0% | 61.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Shepherd University accepts 95.6% of applicants. West Virginia University accepts 86.3%. Tuition is close: $8,642 at Shepherd University, $9,648 at West Virginia University. Shepherd University graduates 49% of students in 6 years. West Virginia University graduates 61%.
Bottom Line
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Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
West Virginia University. It accepts 86.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Shepherd University, on average. After aid, students pay $12,651/year versus $13,691/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
West Virginia University: 61% of students finish in 6 years. 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.