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Overview |
Shaw University | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 67% |
Admission |
Shaw University | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Shaw University | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $214 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 18% |
Students |
Shaw University | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (1,067 students vs. 320 students)
Shaw University vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or Goddard College?
- Goddard College is 54.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($18,212.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Goddard College than Shaw University ($18,212.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than Goddard College ($14,204 vs. $17,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 305.4% lower than costs at Shaw University ($2,100 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shaw University than Goddard College (87% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 55.4% larger than aid received Goddard College ($15,548 vs. $10,002)
Shaw University vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or Shaw University .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Shaw University (61%)
Shaw University vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University or Goddard 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 Goddard College and Shaw University.
- Graduates from Goddard College earn on average $5,500 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($34,500 vs. $29,000)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $17,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($20,750 vs. $38,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($214 vs. $392)
- More Goddard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/