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Overview |
Shaw University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 98.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $261 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 1% |
Students |
Shaw University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Columbia College | ||
| 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
- Columbia College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,514 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Columbia College?
- Columbia College is 80% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80% higher at Columbia College than Shaw University ($21,250.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Columbia College ($14,204 vs. $18,779)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 1.4% lower than costs at Shaw University ($8,400 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Shaw University (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 3.5% larger than aid received Shaw University ($16,089 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Columbia College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Columbia 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 Columbia College and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Shaw University (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Columbia College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($34,700 vs. $29,000)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $12,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($25,264 vs. $38,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($261 vs. $392)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/