Missouri Southern State vs Shepherd
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MOCatholic life on campusShepherd UniversityShepherdstown, WVCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Shepherd has the higher graduation rate: 51% against 42% at Missouri Southern State.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Shepherd: $49,358, against $42,620 at Missouri Southern State.
- Median debt is lower at Missouri Southern State: $19,174, against $21,600 at Shepherd.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Joplin, MO
Shepherdstown, WV
Setting
City
Rural
Students
4,090
3,318
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
97%
97%
Average SAT
1065
1034
ACT middle 50%
17–24
19–24
Graduation rate
42%
51%
First-year retention
63%
71%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,007
$11,363
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,759
$7,906
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$10,132
$7,753
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,233
$10,107
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$14,578
$14,000
Net price, over $110,000 income
$15,083
$15,866
Median debt
$19,174
$21,600
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,620
$49,358
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.