Academic Comparison between UMO and Shepherds Theological Seminary

University of Mount Olive and Shepherds Theological Seminary are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) and located in North Carolina

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
UMO has more expensive tuition & fees ($27,366) than Shepherds Theological Seminary ($7,740).
UMO has more students with 2,109 students while Shepherds Theological Seminary has 201 students.
UMO has more full-time faculties with 58 faculties while Shepherds Theological Seminary has 12 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Mount Olive	vs.	Shepherds Theological Seminary
Mount Olive, North Carolina	Location	Cary, North Carolina
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (smaller programs)	Carnegie Classification	Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution
$27,366	2025 Tuition & Fees	$7,740
81%	% Receiving Financial Aid	-
$13,587	Average Amount of Financial Aid	-

75.75 %	Acceptance Rates	-
19.81 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	-
-	SAT Score	-
20	ACT Score	-
52 %	Graduation Rate	-
28 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
72 %	Retention Rate	-
2,109	Student Population	201
58	Number of Faculties	12
17 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	-
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Weekend/Evening College
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Placement services