Empire State vs. SU
The following statements compare Empire State University and Shenandoah University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- SU's tuition ($36,028) is more expensive than Empire State ($17,540).
- SU's acceptance rate (77.84%) is lower than SU (77.84%).
- SU has higher yield (16.56%) than SU (16.56%).
- SU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Empire State (17 to 1).
- Empire State (9,545 students) is larger than SU (4,343 students) with more enrolled students.
- SU ($20,242) has higher amount of financial aid than Empire State ($5,615).
- SU's graduation rate (71%) is higher than Empire State (29%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$7,630 In-State
$17,540 out-of-state
$17,540 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,615
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
7,789 Undergraduate
1,756 Graduate
8,777 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
46% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
611 Staffs (full-time)
$70,477 Faculty Salary
$65,559 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Shenandoah University
Private, 4 years • Winchester, VA #308 National Universities, #37 in Virginia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$36,028
Financial Aid
$20,242
Test Scores
Admission
77.84% Acceptance Rate
16.56% Yield
Enrollment
2,590 Undergraduate
1,753 Graduate
512 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
266 Faculties (full-time)
702 Staffs (full-time)
$74,004 Faculty Salary
$52,320 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,295 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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