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Overview |
ETSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Johnson City, TN | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,483 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #652 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etsu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
ETSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,722 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,532 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,613 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,350 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,739 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
ETSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,609 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 8,193 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ETSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ETSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $229 |
Diversity |
ETSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ETSU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ETSU | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 3,235 students)
ETSU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ETSU or Shepherd University?
- East Tennessee State University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,722.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Shepherd University than East Tennessee State University ($15,774.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than ETSU ($9,827 vs. $14,350)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 14.3% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($9,613 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Shepherd University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 19.3% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($8,739 vs. $7,328)
ETSU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ETSU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or ETSU .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 73 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than ETSU (85.3%)
ETSU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ETSU 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 ETSU.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than East Tennessee State University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Shepherd University earn on average $1,500 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $1,723 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,223)
- ETSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($211 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/