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Overview |
Shaw University | Regent University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 92% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $256 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 2% |
Students |
Shaw University | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Regent University?
- Regent University is 53.1% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($18,080.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Regent University than Shaw University ($18,080.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Regent University ($14,204 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 18.7% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,174 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regent University than Shaw University (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Regent University ($15,548 vs. $11,842)
Shaw University vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Shaw University vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Regent University? 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 Regent University and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Regent University is higher than Shaw University (33% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $16,700 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $29,000)
- Regent University students graduate with a $13,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($24,812 vs. $38,000)
- Regent University graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($256 vs. $392)
- More Regent University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/