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Overview |
Southern Oregon University | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Ashland, OR | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,204 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #895 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sou.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Oregon University | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,405 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,765 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,819 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,976 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,011 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern Oregon University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,126 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 1,870 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern Oregon University | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Oregon University | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,491 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $229 |
Diversity |
Southern Oregon University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Southern Oregon University | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Southern Oregon University | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 3,235 students)
Southern Oregon University vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Oregon University or Shepherd University?
- Southern Oregon University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Southern Oregon University than Shepherd University ($27,765.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Southern Oregon University ($9,827 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 44% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($10,987 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Southern Oregon University (93% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($7,328 vs. $7,011)
Southern Oregon University vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Oregon University or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Southern Oregon University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Oregon University (1029) is 34 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Southern Oregon University vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Oregon University 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 Southern Oregon University.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Southern Oregon University (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $300 more per year than Southern Oregon University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,200)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $1,268 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($22,223 vs. $23,491)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($229 vs. $242)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/