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Overview |
Shaw University | Wooster | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $268 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 3% |
Students |
Shaw University | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Wooster?
- The College of Wooster is 383.1% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 383.1% higher at Wooster than Shaw University ($57,050.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Wooster ($14,204 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 58.6% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($8,514 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than Shaw University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 172.2% larger than aid received Shaw University ($42,315 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 1.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Shaw University vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Wooster is higher than Shaw University (75% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $22,200 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $29,000)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $38,000)
- Wooster graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($268 vs. $392)
- More Wooster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/