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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania vs. West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Total PopulationUndergraduateGraduateOnline Classes

Total Student Population Comparison

The total student population of selected colleges is 22,332 with 13,114 female students and 9,218 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the most enrolled students of 17,171, while Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the least number of students of 5,161 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
5,1612,321 2,840
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
17,1716,897 10,274
Total22,332 9,21813,114

Undergraduate Student Population

The total undergraduate population of selected colleges is 18,820 with 10,680 female students and 8,140 male students. The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 14,449, while Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the least number of undergraduate students of 4,371.
Undergraduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
4,3712,078 2,293
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
14,4496,062 8,387
Total18,8208,14010,680

Graduate Student Population

The total graduate population of selected colleges is 3,512 with 2,434 female students and 1,078 male students. The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the most enrolled graduate students of 2,722, while Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has the least number of graduate students of 790.
Graduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
790243 547
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
2,722835 1,887
Total3,5121,0782,434

Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment

The following table compares 2023-2024 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between selected colleges. In undergraduate programs, out of total 18,820 students, 704 students (3.74%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 7,089 students (37.67%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 3,512 students, 1,727 students (49.17%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 474 students (13.50%) have learned from at least one online course.
Online Course (Distance Learning) Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameUndergraduateGraduate
TotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online ClassesTotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online Classes
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
4,371 158
(3.61%)
614
(14.05%)
790 435
(55.06%)
59
(7.47%)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
14,449 546
(3.78%)
6,475
(44.81%)
2,722 1,292
(47.47%)
415
(15.25%)
Average18,820 704
(3.74%)
7,089
(37.67%)
3,512 1,727
(49.17%)
474
(13.50%)