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Overview |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Shaw University | ||
| Location | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,147 | 1,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smwc.edu | shawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Shaw University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,150 | $11,808 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,150 | $11,808 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $8,514 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,358 | $14,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,438 | $15,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Shaw University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 971 | 2,435 | ||
| Admitted | 759 | 1,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 868/1052 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Shaw University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Shaw University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,300 | $29,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,999 | $38,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $392 |
Diversity |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Shaw University | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 75% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 58% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 39% |
Students |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Shaw University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Shaw University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,147 students vs. 1,067 students)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Shaw University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Shaw University?
- Saint Mary of the Woods College is 163.8% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($31,150.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.8% higher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College than Shaw University ($31,150.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College ($14,204 vs. $17,358)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 33.3% lower than costs at Saint Mary of the Woods College ($8,514 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary of the Woods College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary of the Woods College students is 70% larger than aid received Shaw University ($26,438 vs. $15,548)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Shaw University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College or Shaw University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shaw University or Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has a higher acceptance rate (78.2%) than Shaw University (61%)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College vs. Shaw University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is higher than Shaw University (57% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Saint Mary of the Woods College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($32,300 vs. $29,000)
- Saint Mary of the Woods College students graduate with a $11,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,999 vs. $38,000)
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/