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Overview |
Shaw University | FWBBC | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | fwbbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | FWBBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $20,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $20,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $8,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $18,966 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $13,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shaw University | FWBBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.34 | ||
| 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 | FWBBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | FWBBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $31,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $22,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $230 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | FWBBC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 0% |
Students |
Shaw University | FWBBC | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | FWBBC | ||
| 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 FWBBC based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 394 students)
Shaw University vs. FWBBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or FWBBC?
- Free Will Baptist Bible College is 70.8% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($20,170.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at FWBBC than Shaw University ($20,170.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than FWBBC ($14,204 vs. $18,966)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Free Will Baptist Bible College are 4.2% lower than costs at Shaw University ($8,170 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Free Will Baptist Bible College than Shaw University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 13.2% larger than aid received Free Will Baptist Bible College ($15,548 vs. $13,736)
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or FWBBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FWBBC or Shaw University .
- Accepted freshman FWBBC students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Shaw University (2.6)
Shaw University vs. FWBBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or FWBBC? 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 FWBBC and Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at FWBBC is higher than Shaw University (42% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Free Will Baptist Bible College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($31,500 vs. $29,000)
- Free Will Baptist Bible College students graduate with a $15,730 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($22,270 vs. $38,000)
- FWBBC graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($230 vs. $392)
- More FWBBC 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/