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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 87% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $392 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 39% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or Shaw University?
- Shaw University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Shaw University than Arkansas Baptist College ($11,808.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than Shaw University ($7,164 vs. $14,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 3.7% lower than costs at Arkansas Baptist College ($8,514 vs. $8,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Arkansas Baptist College (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Baptist College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Shaw University ($15,560 vs. $15,548)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman Arkansas Baptist College students have at the same average high school GPA (2.6) as students at Shaw University (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist College or Shaw 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 Shaw University and Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at Shaw University is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (27% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Shaw University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($29,000 vs. $24,500)
- Shaw University students graduate with a $4,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($38,000 vs. $42,281)
- Shaw University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($392 vs. $437)
- More Arkansas Baptist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (21% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/