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Overview |
Shaw University | Reed | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #77 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | reed.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Reed | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $64,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $64,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $15,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $33,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $47,864 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 60% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Reed | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 9,023 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 2,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 30.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1500 | |||
| 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 | Reed | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Reed | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $165 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Reed | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 5% |
Students |
Shaw University | Reed | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Reed | ||
| 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
- Reed College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,534 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. Reed Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Reed?
- Reed College is 445.8% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($64,450.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 445.8% higher at Reed than Shaw University ($64,450.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Reed ($14,204 vs. $33,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 87.3% lower than costs at Reed College ($8,514 vs. $15,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Reed College (87% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Reed College students is 207.8% larger than aid received Shaw University ($47,864 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Reed Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Reed? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Reed or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Reed students have a 1.4 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Reed (30.8%)
Shaw University vs. Reed Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Reed? 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 Reed and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Reed is higher than Shaw University (80% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Reed College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $29,000)
- Reed College students graduate with a $22,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($16,000 vs. $38,000)
- Reed graduates are paying $227 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($165 vs. $392)
- More Reed graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/