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Overview |
OC Comets | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | |||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
OC Comets | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $392 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 39% |
Students |
OC Comets | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 34% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Shaw University?
- Olivet College is 168.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($31,664.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.2% higher at OC Comets than Shaw University ($31,664.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than OC Comets ($14,204 vs. $21,394)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 32% lower than costs at Olivet College ($8,514 vs. $11,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olivet College students is 50.3% larger than aid received Shaw University ($23,361 vs. $15,548)
OC Comets vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or OC Comets .
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Shaw University (61%)
OC Comets vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at OC Comets is higher than Shaw University (46% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Olivet College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $29,000)
- Olivet College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- OC Comets graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More OC Comets graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/