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Overview |
Shaw University | CCAD | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 |
Academics |
Shaw University | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 3% |
Students |
Shaw University | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | CCAD | ||
| 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 CCAD based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 972 students)
Shaw University vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or CCAD?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 218.9% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($37,650.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.9% higher at CCAD than Shaw University ($37,650.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than CCAD ($14,204 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 29.2% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($8,514 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbus College of Art and Design students is 49.5% larger than aid received Shaw University ($23,246 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Shaw University .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Shaw University (64% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Columbus College of Art and Design earn on average $9,100 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $29,000)
- Columbus College of Art and Design students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- CCAD graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More CCAD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/