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SHSU Tarleton Texas A&M Texas State UT Tyler UH UNT Texas Tech Ferris State University MSU UTSA Baylor| Stephen F Austin State University | Shepherd University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SFASU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Nacogdoches, TX | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,327 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfasu.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFASU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,842 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,858 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,642 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,858 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,363 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 93% |
Admission |
SFASU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,944 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 8,901 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 930/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
SFASU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFASU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $229 |
Diversity |
SFASU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SFASU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 35% | ||
Campus |
SFASU | 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 3,235 students)
SFASU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFASU or Shepherd University?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at SFASU than Shepherd University ($18,858.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than SFASU ($9,827 vs. $13,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 13.9% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($9,642 vs. $10,987)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Stephen F Austin State University (93% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 41.4% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($10,363 vs. $7,328)
SFASU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFASU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or SFASU .
- The average SAT score at Stephen F Austin State University (1001) is 6 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming SFASU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than SFASU (89.5%)
SFASU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFASU 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 SFASU.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $2,777 lower median federal student loan debt than SFASU graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,000)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than SFASU graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/