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Overview |
USD | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,856 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,224 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,378 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,308 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 93% |
Admission |
USD | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,480 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 4,456 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | 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 |
USD | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
USD | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USD | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 35% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 3,235 students)
USD vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Shepherd University?
- University of South Dakota is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at Shepherd University than University of South Dakota ($15,774.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than USD ($9,827 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 33.6% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($8,224 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than University of South Dakota (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shepherd University students is 16.2% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($7,328 vs. $6,308)
USD vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 54 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Shepherd University (95.9%)
USD vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Shepherd University (47% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $6,700 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/