Shepherd vs Texas A&M University-Central Texas
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Shepherd UniversityShepherdstown, WVCatholic life on campusTexas A&M University-Central TexasKilleen, TXCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- For families earning up to $30,000, Texas A&M University-Central Texas has the lower price after aid: $2,949 a year, against $7,906 at Shepherd.
- The average price after aid is lower at Texas A&M University-Central Texas: $1,300 a year, against $11,363 at Shepherd.
- Median debt is lower at Texas A&M University-Central Texas: $17,750, against $21,600 at Shepherd.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Shepherdstown, WV
Killeen, TX
Setting
Rural
Rural
Students
3,318
2,255
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
97%
100%
Average SAT
1034
ACT middle 50%
19–24
Graduation rate
51%
First-year retention
71%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$11,363
$1,300
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$7,906
$2,949
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$7,753
$750
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$10,107
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$14,000
Net price, over $110,000 income
$15,866
Median debt
$21,600
$17,750
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,358
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.