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Overview |
Coe College | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Coe College | 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 | 3.74 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $392 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 39% |
Students |
Coe College | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | 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
- Coe College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 1,067 students)
Coe College vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Shaw University?
- Coe College is 326.1% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 326.1% higher at Coe College than Shaw University ($50,314.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Coe College ($14,204 vs. $21,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 28.3% lower than costs at Coe College ($8,514 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 177.5% larger than aid received Shaw University ($43,143 vs. $15,548)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 1.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
Coe College vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Shaw University (69% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $19,100 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $29,000)
- Coe College students graduate with a $9,895 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($28,105 vs. $38,000)
- Coe College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($290 vs. $392)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/