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Boise State Idaho JCSU North Carolina Central University Carroll College St. Augustine's College St. Augustine College WSSU Chowan University Claflin University Benedict College RMC| The College of Idaho | Shaw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
C of I | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Caldwell, ID | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,082 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #433 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeofidaho.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
C of I | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,825 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,825 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,820 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,075 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,878 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
C of I | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,490 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 2,044 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.5% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
C of I | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
C of I | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,995 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $392 |
Diversity |
C of I | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 66% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 39% |
Students |
C of I | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
C of I | 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
- The College of Idaho is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,082 students vs. 1,067 students)
C of I vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, C of I or Shaw University?
- The College of Idaho is 186.5% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($33,825.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.5% higher at C of I than Shaw University ($33,825.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than C of I ($14,204 vs. $24,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 27.1% lower than costs at The College of Idaho ($8,514 vs. $10,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Idaho than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Idaho students is 53.6% larger than aid received Shaw University ($23,878 vs. $15,548)
C of I vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, C of I or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or C of I .
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than C of I (45.5%)
C of I vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, C of I 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 C of I.
- The graduation rate at C of I is higher than Shaw University (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The College of Idaho earn on average $16,700 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $29,000)
- The College of Idaho students graduate with a $12,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($25,995 vs. $38,000)
- C of I graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($268 vs. $392)
- More C of I graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/