Shepherds Theological Seminary vs. Carolina University

Comparable Facts

Compare Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC with Carolina University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Carolina University is larger than Shepherds Theological Seminary based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 201 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Shepherds Theological Seminary is located in Cary, NC (Rural Fringe setting); Carolina University is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (Midsize City setting).
• Shepherds Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Carolina University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Carolina University 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherds Theological Seminary are 31.8% lower than at Carolina University ($8,456 vs. $12,400).
• Out-of-state tuition is 156.9% higher at Carolina University than at Shepherds Theological Seminary (about $10,735 more per year; $17,575 vs. $6,840).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Carolina University than at Shepherds Theological Seminary (100% vs. 0%).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at Shepherds Theological Seminary, test-free at Carolina University.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.