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Overview |
Shaw University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Gainesville, FL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 45 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $18,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $18,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $13,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $16,530 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $9,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 75% |
Admission |
Shaw University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 63 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 14 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 22.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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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 |
Academics |
Shaw University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $284 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 49% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 0% |
Students |
Shaw University | City College-Gainesville | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | City College-Gainesville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than City College-Gainesville based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 45 students)
Shaw University vs. City College-Gainesville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or City College-Gainesville?
- City College Gainesville is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at City College-Gainesville than Shaw University ($18,240.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than City College-Gainesville ($14,204 vs. $16,530)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 62.5% lower than costs at City College Gainesville ($8,514 vs. $13,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than City College Gainesville (87% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 64.9% larger than aid received City College Gainesville ($15,548 vs. $9,428)
Shaw University vs. City College-Gainesville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or City College-Gainesville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Gainesville or Shaw University .
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than City College-Gainesville (22.2%)
Shaw University vs. City College-Gainesville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or City College-Gainesville? 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 City College-Gainesville and Shaw University.
- Graduates from City College Gainesville earn on average $100 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($29,100 vs. $29,000)
- City College Gainesville students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($27,500 vs. $38,000)
- City College-Gainesville graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($284 vs. $392)
- More City College-Gainesville graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (20% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/