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Overview |
LSUS | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
LSUS | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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 |
LSUS | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $229 |
Diversity |
LSUS | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
LSUS | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University Shreveport is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (8,721 students vs. 3,235 students)
LSUS vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.9% higher at Shepherd University than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($15,774.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Shepherd University ($7,587 vs. $9,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 7.4% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,226 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University Shreveport students is 35.5% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,929 vs. $7,328)
LSUS vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or LSUS .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University Shreveport (1029) is 34 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming LSUS students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than LSUS (88.9%)
LSUS vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (46% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $2,000 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $2,723 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,223)
- LSUS graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($201 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUS students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/