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Overview |
Shaw University | Bacone College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Muskogee, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | bacone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Bacone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $17,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $14,052 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Bacone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 2.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1033 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Bacone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Bacone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 4% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $29,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $306 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Bacone College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 10% |
Students |
Shaw University | Bacone College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Bacone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Bacone College based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 299 students)
Shaw University vs. Bacone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Bacone College?
- Bacone College is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Bacone College than Shaw University ($12,000.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Bacone College ($14,204 vs. $17,114)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 1% lower than costs at Bacone College ($8,514 vs. $8,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bacone College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Bacone College ($15,548 vs. $14,052)
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Bacone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bacone College or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Bacone College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (2.83) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
Shaw University vs. Bacone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Bacone College? 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 Bacone College and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Shaw University is higher than Bacone College (27% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from Bacone College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $29,000)
- Bacone College students graduate with a $8,387 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($29,613 vs. $38,000)
- Bacone College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($306 vs. $392)
- More Bacone College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (32% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/