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Overview |
Shaw University | Bennington | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $268 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 5% |
Students |
Shaw University | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Bennington based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 880 students)
Shaw University vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 413.6% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 413.6% higher at Bennington than Shaw University ($60,648.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Bennington ($14,204 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 108.1% lower than costs at Bennington College ($8,514 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Shaw University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 216.3% larger than aid received Shaw University ($49,183 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Shaw University vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Shaw University (67% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Bennington College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($31,700 vs. $29,000)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $38,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($268 vs. $392)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/