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Is Shepherd University a Good School for the Money?

Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$99,759 Avg Total Cost

Shepherd University Value Report

What is a Shepherd University degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Shepherd University with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Fair Value Nationwide

Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Fair Price

Shepherd University is ranked #1,297 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Compared to other schools of similar quality, Shepherd University is priced appropriately for the kind of quality provided and is thus a fair value according to College Factual's Best for the Money Ranking.

National Value Ranking  1297 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  42.12 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $99,759 for a Shepherd University Degree

The Shepherd University time to graduate is about 4.43 years and will cost an estimated $22,519 per year. This brings the total cost to 99,759.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$22,519
Average Years to Graduate4.43
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$99,759

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Shepherd University student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Shepherd University degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$49,319 In-State With Aid
$135,226 Avg Cost No Aid
4.43 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Shepherd University.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$135,226#0F
All Students$99,759#1,297C-
Only Students Receiving Aid$85,273#925C+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$99,272#F
All Students$63,805#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$49,319#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of West Virginia.

About 95% of Shepherd University students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Shepherd University financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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