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Overview |
Shaw University | Allen University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $383 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 1% |
Students |
Shaw University | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Allen 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
- Shaw University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 657 students)
Shaw University vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Allen University?
- Allen University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($12,540.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at Allen University than Shaw University ($12,540.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Shaw University ($13,774 vs. $14,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 0.8% lower than costs at Allen University ($8,514 vs. $8,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allen University than Shaw University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 38% larger than aid received Allen University ($15,548 vs. $11,268)
Shaw University vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or Shaw University .
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Shaw University vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Allen 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 Allen University and Shaw University.
- Graduates from Shaw University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($29,000 vs. $24,300)
- Allen University students graduate with a $881 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($37,119 vs. $38,000)
- Allen University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($383 vs. $392)
- More Shaw University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (15% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/