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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Shepherd University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #866 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
TU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $229 |
Diversity |
TU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
TU | Shepherd University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Shepherd University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,235 students)
TU vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Shepherd University?
- Towson University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($7,238.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.3% higher at TU than Shepherd University ($23,240.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than TU ($9,827 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 24.2% lower than costs at Towson University ($10,987 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Towson University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 55.8% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($11,415 vs. $7,328)
TU vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 86 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Shepherd University (3.6)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Shepherd University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $41,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Shepherd University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,223)
- TU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Shepherd University graduates. ($183 vs. $229)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/