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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| East Carolina University | Shaw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECU | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 962 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $12,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $12,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $14,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $15,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 97% |
Admission |
ECU | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 10,699 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 3,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 5.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ECU | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $392 |
Diversity |
ECU | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 69% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 39% |
Students |
ECU | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 34% | ||
Campus |
ECU | 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 962 students)
ECU vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Shaw University?
- Shaw University is 178.7% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at ECU than Shaw University ($20,729.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than ECU ($14,111 vs. $14,470)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 23% lower than costs at East Carolina University ($8,940 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than East Carolina University (97% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 76.2% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($15,568 vs. $8,836)
ECU vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or ECU .
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Shaw University (30.5%)
ECU vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Shaw University (59% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from East Carolina University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $29,000)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $13,212 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($24,788 vs. $38,000)
- ECU graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($256 vs. $392)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/