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Overview |
TAMUK | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,562 | 3,318 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | #884 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,493 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,823 | $11,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,474 | $12,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,699 | $8,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
TAMUK | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,915 | 1,793 | ||
| Admitted | 7,305 | 1,715 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 33% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TAMUK | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $229 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
TAMUK | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 27% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | 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
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (6,562 students vs. 3,318 students)
TAMUK vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or Shepherd University?
- Shepherd University is 22.4% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($6,288.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at TAMUK than Shepherd University ($18,493.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Shepherd University ($10,474 vs. $12,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 4.5% lower than costs at Shepherd University ($10,823 vs. $11,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 43% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($11,699 vs. $8,183)
TAMUK vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at Shepherd University (995) is 58 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Shepherd University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than TAMUK (92.3%)
TAMUK vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK 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 TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (46% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $4,800 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,500)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $2,587 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $22,223)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($203 vs. $229)
- More Shepherd University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/