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Overview |
Miles College | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Miles College | 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 | 2.5 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 | Aug 9, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Miles College | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $392 |
Diversity |
Miles College | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 39% |
Students |
Miles College | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | 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
- Miles College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,258 students vs. 1,067 students)
Miles College vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or Shaw University?
- Shaw University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Miles College for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Shaw University than Miles College ($11,808.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than Shaw University ($13,283 vs. $14,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 15.9% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,348 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miles College than Shaw University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 65.6% larger than aid received Miles College ($15,548 vs. $9,391)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman Shaw University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (2.6) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles 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 Miles College.
- The graduation rate at Shaw University is higher than Miles College (27% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Shaw University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($29,000 vs. $28,000)
- Miles College students graduate with a $1,828 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($36,172 vs. $38,000)
- Miles College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($374 vs. $392)
- More Shaw University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (15% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/