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Overview |
Shaw University | AU | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $277 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 2% |
Students |
Shaw University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or AU?
- Anderson University is 161.3% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($30,860.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.3% higher at AU than Shaw University ($30,860.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than AU ($14,204 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 31.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($8,514 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 57% larger than aid received Shaw University ($24,409 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 1.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than AU (45.4%)
Shaw University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or AU? 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 AU and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Shaw University (48% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Anderson University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $29,000)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $11,138 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $38,000)
- AU graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($277 vs. $392)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/