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Overview |
Shaw University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.5 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $263 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 2% |
Students |
Shaw University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Edgewood 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
- Edgewood College is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 184.1% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.1% higher at Edgewood College than Shaw University ($33,550.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Edgewood College ($14,204 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shaw University are 42.4% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($8,514 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Shaw University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 24.9% larger than aid received Shaw University ($19,418 vs. $15,548)
Shaw University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Shaw University (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $29,000)
- Edgewood College students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $38,000)
- Edgewood College graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($263 vs. $392)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/