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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University St. Augustine's College Shepherds Theological Seminary St. Augustine College WSSU CAU| Johnson C Smith University | Shaw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
JCSU | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $392 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 39% |
Students |
JCSU | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 34% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 1,067 students)
JCSU vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Shaw University?
- Johnson C Smith University is 48% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($17,474.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at JCSU than Shaw University ($17,474.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than JCSU ($14,204 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 19.9% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,100 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Shaw University (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($15,548 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or JCSU .
- Accepted freshman Shaw University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (2.6) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Shaw University (37% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Johnson C Smith University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($30,300 vs. $29,000)
- Johnson C Smith University students graduate with a $5,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($32,050 vs. $38,000)
- JCSU graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($331 vs. $392)
- More JCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (26% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/