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Overview |
Angelo State | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | San Angelo, TX | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,250 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelo.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Angelo State | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,495 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,575 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,518 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,113 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
Angelo State | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,660 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 3,692 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.1% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 |
Angelo State | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Angelo State | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,456 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $229 |
Diversity |
Angelo State | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Angelo State | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Angelo State | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Angelo State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (11,250 students vs. 3,318 students)
Angelo State vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Angelo State or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Angelo State for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $4,495.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Shepherd University than Angelo State University ($15,774.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Angelo State University than Shepherd University ($12,518 vs. $12,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 4.4% lower than costs at Angelo State University ($11,308 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Angelo State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Angelo State University students is 11.4% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($9,113 vs. $8,183)
Angelo State vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Angelo State or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Angelo State .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 25 points higher than at Angelo State (970)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Angelo State (21)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Shepherd University (3.6)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Angelo State (79.2%)
Angelo State vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Angelo State 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 Angelo State.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Angelo State University (46% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Angelo State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,500)
- Angelo State University students graduate with a $767 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($21,456 vs. $22,223)
- Angelo State graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($221 vs. $229)
- More Angelo State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/