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Overview |
Tarleton | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Stephenville, TX | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #871 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tarleton.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tarleton | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,416 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,208 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,328 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,755 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,463 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 93% |
Admission |
Tarleton | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,788 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 5,039 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tarleton | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tarleton | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $229 |
Diversity |
Tarleton | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Tarleton | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Tarleton | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 3,235 students)
Tarleton vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tarleton or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 42.4% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Shepherd University than Tarleton State University ($15,774.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Tarleton ($9,827 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 6.4% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,328 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Tarleton State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,463 vs. $7,328)
Tarleton vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tarleton or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Tarleton .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 36 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Tarleton vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tarleton 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 Tarleton.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Tarleton State University (46% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,500)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $2,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $22,223)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($204 vs. $229)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/