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Overview |
Shaw University | St. Joe's | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Rutland, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | csj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | St. Joe's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $17,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $17,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 0% |
Admission |
Shaw University | St. Joe's | ||
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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 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Shaw University | St. Joe's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | St. Joe's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $24,612 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $254 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | St. Joe's | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 0% |
Students |
Shaw University | St. Joe's | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | St. Joe's | ||
| 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
- Shaw University is larger than than St. Joe's based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 227 students)
Shaw University vs. St. Joe's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or St. Joe's?
- College of St Joseph is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($17,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at St. Joe's than Shaw University ($17,500.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 40.9% lower than costs at College of St Joseph ($8,514 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than College of St Joseph (87% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is ?% larger than aid received College of St Joseph ($15,548 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or St. Joe's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Joe's or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman St. Joe's students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
Shaw University vs. St. Joe's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or St. Joe's? 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 St. Joe's and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at St. Joe's is higher than Shaw University (45% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from College of St Joseph earn on average $8,600 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $29,000)
- College of St Joseph students graduate with a $13,388 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($24,612 vs. $38,000)
- St. Joe's graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($254 vs. $392)
- More St. Joe's 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/