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Overview |
Oakwood University | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 962 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,722 | $12,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,722 | $12,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,833 | $14,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,780 | $15,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 10,699 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 3,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 5.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $392 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 39% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,319 students vs. 962 students)
Oakwood University vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Shaw University?
- Oakwood University is 67% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($20,722.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67% higher at Oakwood University than Shaw University ($20,722.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Oakwood University ($14,111 vs. $22,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 5% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,940 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Oakwood University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Shaw University ($15,780 vs. $15,568)
Oakwood University vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (50.5%) than Shaw University (30.5%)
Oakwood University vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University 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 Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Shaw University (35% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $29,000)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($31,000 vs. $38,000)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($320 vs. $392)
- More Oakwood University 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/