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Overview |
CBC | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
CBC | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 172 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $392 |
Diversity |
CBC | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 39% |
Students |
CBC | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CBC | 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 CBC based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Shaw University?
- Central Baptist College is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at CBC than Shaw University ($16,200.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than CBC ($14,204 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 13.5% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,500 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Baptist College than Shaw University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 58.8% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($15,548 vs. $9,788)
CBC vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or CBC .
- Accepted freshman CBC students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- CBC has a higher acceptance rate (63.9%) than Shaw University (61%)
CBC vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC 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 CBC.
- The graduation rate at CBC is higher than Shaw University (35% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Central Baptist College earn on average $11,100 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $29,000)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $38,000)
- CBC graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($258 vs. $392)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/