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Overview |
VSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
VSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
VSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
VSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 35% | ||
Campus |
VSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 3,235 students)
VSU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 43.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Shepherd University than Valdosta State University ($15,774.00 vs. $15,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than VSU ($9,827 vs. $12,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 23.1% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($8,922 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Shepherd University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 34.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,875 vs. $7,328)
VSU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or VSU .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 2 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VSU (3.23)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than VSU (89.5%)
VSU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Valdosta State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $1,200 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,300)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/