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JCSU North Carolina Central University St. Augustine's College St. Leo University St. Augustine College WSSU Chowan University Claflin University CAU Benedict College Livingstone College NCAT| Johnson University Florida | Shaw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FCC | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Kissimmee, FL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 155 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | johnsonu.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FCC | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,384 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,384 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,591 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,191 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
FCC | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 174 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 138 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1040 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
FCC | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FCC | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,100 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,380 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $392 |
Diversity |
FCC | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 59% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 39% |
Students |
FCC | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
FCC | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than FCC based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 155 students)
FCC vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FCC or Shaw University?
- Johnson University Florida is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($17,384.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at FCC than Shaw University ($17,384.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than FCC ($14,204 vs. $20,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 0.9% lower than costs at Johnson University Florida ($8,514 vs. $8,591)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson University Florida than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 76% larger than aid received Johnson University Florida ($15,548 vs. $8,836)
FCC vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FCC or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or FCC .
- Accepted freshman FCC students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (2.97) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- FCC has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than Shaw University (61%)
FCC vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FCC 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 FCC.
- The graduation rate at Shaw University is higher than Johnson University Florida (27% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Johnson University Florida earn on average $4,100 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($33,100 vs. $29,000)
- Johnson University Florida students graduate with a $16,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($21,380 vs. $38,000)
- FCC graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($221 vs. $392)
- More FCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/