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Overview |
Shaw University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 962 | 1,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,408 | $15,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,408 | $15,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,111 | $18,146 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,568 | $11,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,699 | 8,073 | ||
| Admitted | 3,261 | 5,433 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.5% | 67.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.7% | 6.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $443 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 0% |
Students |
Shaw University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Benedict College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,731 students vs. 962 students)
Shaw University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Benedict College?
- Benedict College is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($15,400.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Benedict College than Shaw University ($15,400.00 vs. $12,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Benedict College ($14,111 vs. $18,146)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 27.7% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,000 vs. $8,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Benedict College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 32.2% larger than aid received Benedict College ($15,568 vs. $11,780)
Shaw University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Shaw University .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than Shaw University (30.5%)
Shaw University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Benedict College? 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 Benedict College and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Shaw University is higher than Benedict College (27% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Shaw University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($29,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shaw University students graduate with a $4,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($38,000 vs. $42,898)
- Shaw University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($392 vs. $443)
- More Shaw University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College 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/