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Overview |
Shaw University | RU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
Shaw University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Shaw University | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $237 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 1% |
Students |
Shaw University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or RU?
- Shaw University is 44.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at RU than Shaw University ($20,246.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than RU ($14,204 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 24.1% lower than costs at Radford University ($8,514 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Shaw University (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 59.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($15,548 vs. $9,733)
Shaw University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or RU? 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 RU and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Shaw University (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $29,000)
- Radford University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $38,000)
- RU graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($237 vs. $392)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/