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Overview |
WWU | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Fulton, MO | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williamwoods.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WWU | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,500 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,500 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,450 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,363 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,431 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
WWU | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
WWU | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WWU | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,437 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $392 |
Diversity |
WWU | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 39% |
Students |
WWU | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
WWU | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Woods University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,067 students)
WWU vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WWU or Shaw University?
- William Woods University is 124.4% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.4% higher at WWU than Shaw University ($26,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than WWU ($14,204 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 22.7% lower than costs at William Woods University ($8,514 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Shaw University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 31.4% larger than aid received Shaw University ($20,431 vs. $15,548)
WWU vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WWU or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or WWU .
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- WWU has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than Shaw University (61%)
WWU vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WWU 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 WWU.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Shaw University (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $29,000)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $16,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $38,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($221 vs. $392)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/