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Overview |
CCA | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 87% |
Admission |
CCA | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CCA | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $392 |
Diversity |
CCA | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 39% |
Students |
CCA | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 34% | ||
Campus |
CCA | 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
- Shaw University is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or Shaw University?
- Shaw University is 19% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Shaw University than Concordia College Selma ($11,808.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than CCA ($14,204 vs. $22,313)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 49.4% lower than costs at Shaw University ($5,700 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Concordia College Selma (87% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 193% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($15,548 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or CCA .
CCA vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at Shaw University is higher than Concordia College Selma (27% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from Shaw University earn on average $3,900 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($29,000 vs. $25,100)
- Concordia College Selma students graduate with a $1,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($36,870 vs. $38,000)
- CCA graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($381 vs. $392)
- More Shaw University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (15% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/