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Overview |
Shaw University | BBC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Shaw University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $182 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 1% |
Students |
Shaw University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 552 students)
Shaw University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 151.5% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.5% higher at BBC than Shaw University ($29,700.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than BBC ($14,204 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 16.6% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,300 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Shaw University ($19,782 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- BBC has a higher acceptance rate (65.2%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or BBC? 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 BBC and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Shaw University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Clarks Summit University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($33,800 vs. $29,000)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $20,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $38,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $210 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($182 vs. $392)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/