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Overview |
Shaw University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | |||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 3% |
Students |
Shaw University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Notre Dame College | ||
| 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
- Notre Dame College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,444 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Notre Dame College?
- Notre Dame College is 164.7% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.7% higher at Notre Dame College than Shaw University ($31,250.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Notre Dame College ($14,204 vs. $20,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 35.9% lower than costs at Notre Dame College ($8,514 vs. $11,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Shaw University (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame College students is 56.3% larger than aid received Shaw University ($24,299 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.09) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Notre Dame College? 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 Notre Dame College and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Notre Dame College is higher than Shaw University (47% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $29,000)
- Notre Dame College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- Notre Dame College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Notre Dame College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/