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Overview |
Shaw University | D&E College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $245 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 19% |
Students |
Shaw University | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shaw University is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 650 students)
Shaw University vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 153% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153% higher at D&E College than Shaw University ($29,880.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than D&E College ($14,204 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 18.9% lower than costs at Davis & Elkins College ($8,514 vs. $10,125)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 61.6% larger than aid received Shaw University ($25,119 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- D&E College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or D&E 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 D&E College and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Shaw University (36% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Davis & Elkins College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($37,500 vs. $29,000)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $14,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($23,712 vs. $38,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($245 vs. $392)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/