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Overview |
AUM | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
AUM | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $229 |
Diversity |
AUM | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 35% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 3,235 students)
AUM vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Shepherd University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at AUM than Shepherd University ($18,480.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than AUM ($9,827 vs. $13,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 49.1% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($7,368 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Shepherd University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($7,328 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 5 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at AUM (3.4)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM or Shepherd University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Shepherd University and AUM.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $3,600 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $31 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $22,223)
- Shepherd University and AUM graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($229 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/