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Compare Bluefield State University and Shepherd University

Both Bluefield State University and Shepherd University are Public, 4 years schools located in West Virginia. The following statements compare Bluefield State University and Shepherd University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Shepherd's tuition ($19,082) is more expensive than Bluefield State ($17,560).
  • Shepherd's acceptance rate (95.86%) is lower than Bluefield State (97.17%).
  • Shepherd has higher yield (34.14%) than Bluefield State (33.42%).
  • Shepherd's SAT score (1,060) is higher than Bluefield State (975).
  • Bluefield State's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Shepherd (15 to 1).
  • Shepherd (3,235 students) is larger than Bluefield State (1,306 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Shepherd ($9,290) has higher amount of financial aid than Bluefield State ($8,377).
  • Shepherd's graduation rate (47%) is higher than Bluefield State (35%).
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Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University

Public, 4 years • Bluefield, WV
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$10,240 In-State
$17,560 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,377
Test Scores
975 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
97.17% Acceptance Rate
33.42% Yield
Enrollment
1,286 Undergraduate
20 Graduate
263 Online Students
Graduation Rate
35% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
58% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
63 Faculties (full-time)
146 Staffs (full-time)
$59,048 Faculty Salary
$54,078 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,000 annual charge
-198 capacity
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Shepherd University

Shepherd University

Public, 4 years • Shepherdstown, WV #156 Liberal Arts Colleges, #7 in West Virginia
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,642 In-State
$19,082 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,290
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
95.86% Acceptance Rate
34.14% Yield
Enrollment
2,718 Undergraduate
517 Graduate
533 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
141 Faculties (full-time)
398 Staffs (full-time)
$65,158 Faculty Salary
$47,833 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,789 annual charge
-1,074 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,198 annual charge
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