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Overview |
Shaw University | Bastyr University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Kenmore, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 728 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | bastyr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Bastyr University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Bastyr University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Bastyr University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Bastyr University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $17,100 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $176 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Bastyr University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 3% |
Students |
Shaw University | Bastyr University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | - | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Bastyr University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than Bastyr University based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 728 students)
Shaw University vs. Bastyr University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Bastyr University?
- Shaw University is ?% more expensive to attend than Bastyr University for in-state tuition ($11,808.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Shaw University than Bastyr University ($11,808.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Bastyr University (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is ?% larger than aid received Bastyr University ($15,548 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Bastyr University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bastyr University or Shaw University .
Shaw University vs. Bastyr University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Bastyr 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 Bastyr University and Shaw University.
- Graduates from Bastyr University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $29,000)
- Bastyr University students graduate with a $20,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($17,100 vs. $38,000)
- Bastyr University graduates are paying $216 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($176 vs. $392)
- More Bastyr University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/