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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| North Carolina A & T State University | Shaw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 962 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $12,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $12,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $14,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $15,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
NCAT | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 10,699 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 3,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 5.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
NCAT | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $392 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 39% |
Students |
NCAT | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 34% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 962 students)
NCAT vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Shaw University?
- Shaw University is 250.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($12,408.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at NCAT than Shaw University ($17,200.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Shaw University ($10,258 vs. $14,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Shaw University ($8,832 vs. $8,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than North Carolina A & T State University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 45.5% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($15,568 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or NCAT .
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- NCAT has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Shaw University (30.5%)
NCAT vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Shaw University (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $29,000)
- North Carolina A & T State University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($29,000 vs. $38,000)
- NCAT graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($299 vs. $392)
- More NCAT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/