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Overview |
AASU | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 87% |
Admission |
AASU | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
AASU | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $392 |
Diversity |
AASU | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 39% |
Students |
AASU | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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
- Armstrong State University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 1,067 students)
AASU vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Shaw University?
- Shaw University is 197.8% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at AASU than Shaw University ($14,426.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than Shaw University ($12,404 vs. $14,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 19.5% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($8,514 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Armstrong State University (87% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 123.4% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($15,548 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or AASU .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
AASU vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at AASU is higher than Shaw University (32% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $29,000)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $16,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $38,000)
- AASU graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($219 vs. $392)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/