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Overview |
Shaw University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Shaw University | PennWest California | ||
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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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Shaw University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 2% |
Students |
Shaw University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or PennWest California?
- Shaw University is 53% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Shaw University than PennWest California ($11,808.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 22.3% lower than costs at PennWest California ($8,514 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than PennWest California (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($15,548 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
Shaw University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Shaw University (53% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $13,500 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $29,000)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $38,000)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($258 vs. $392)
- More PennWest California 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/