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Overview |
St John's | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 87% |
Admission |
St John's | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | |||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $392 |
Diversity |
St John's | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 39% |
Students |
St John's | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 34% | ||
Campus |
St John's | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than St John's based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or Shaw University?
- St John's College is 205.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.2% higher at St John's than Shaw University ($36,040.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than St John's ($14,204 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 67.6% lower than costs at St John's College ($8,514 vs. $14,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at St John's College as Shaw University (87% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Shaw University ($23,775 vs. $15,548)
St John's vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 1.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's or Shaw 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 Shaw University and St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Shaw University (69% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from St John's College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $29,000)
- St John's College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- St John's graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More St John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/