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Overview |
FDU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
FDU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
FDU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $229 |
Diversity |
FDU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
FDU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,235 students)
FDU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Shepherd University?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 429% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at FDU than Shepherd University ($33,264.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than FDU ($9,827 vs. $16,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 41.9% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($10,987 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Shepherd University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 310.2% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($30,059 vs. $7,328)
FDU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or FDU .
- The average SAT score at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (995) is the same at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $11,400 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $3,777 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $26,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($229 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/