Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Shaw University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Shaw University | CNU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Shaw University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $9,375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 66% |
Admission |
Shaw University | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Shaw University | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Shaw University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 5% |
Students |
Shaw University | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or CNU?
- Shaw University is 26% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at CNU than Shaw University ($22,613.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than CNU ($14,204 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 40.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($8,514 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Christopher Newport University (87% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 93.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($15,548 vs. $8,022)
Shaw University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 1.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or CNU? 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 CNU and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Shaw University (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $18,100 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $29,000)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $38,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($258 vs. $392)
- More CNU 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/