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Overview |
Stockton | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Stockton | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 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 | 1050/1250 | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stockton | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $229 |
Diversity |
Stockton | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Stockton | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 3,235 students)
Stockton vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or Shepherd University?
- Stockton University is 102.6% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.8% higher at Stockton than Shepherd University ($20,474.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Stockton ($9,827 vs. $18,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 23.5% lower than costs at Stockton University ($10,987 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Shepherd University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 58.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($11,635 vs. $7,328)
Stockton vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Stockton University (1074) is 79 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Stockton students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Stockton (85.5%)
Stockton vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Shepherd University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $41,500)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $1,115 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($21,108 vs. $22,223)
- Stockton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($218 vs. $229)
- More Stockton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/