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Overview |
Shaw University | AAC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 962 | 259 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | artacademy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | AAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,408 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $10,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,111 | $28,899 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,568 | $19,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | AAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,699 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 3,261 | 350 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.5% | 33.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Shaw University | AAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | AAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $30,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $279 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | AAC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 1% |
Students |
Shaw University | AAC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | AAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (962 students vs. 259 students)
Shaw University vs. AAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or AAC?
- Art Academy of Cincinnati is 202.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.2% higher at AAC than Shaw University ($37,500.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than AAC ($14,111 vs. $28,899)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 15.5% lower than costs at Art Academy of Cincinnati ($8,940 vs. $10,325)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Shaw University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Art Academy of Cincinnati students is 23.8% larger than aid received Shaw University ($19,277 vs. $15,568)
Shaw University vs. AAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or AAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AAC or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman AAC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (33.1%) than Shaw University (30.5%)
Shaw University vs. AAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or AAC? 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 AAC and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at AAC is higher than Shaw University (44% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Art Academy of Cincinnati earn on average $1,400 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($30,400 vs. $29,000)
- Art Academy of Cincinnati students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $38,000)
- AAC graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($279 vs. $392)
- More AAC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/